Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BASELLA alba
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
persian violet
भारतीय पालक
In German
persian violet
Indian Spinat
In French
persian violet
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Violeta persa
espinaca india
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Persian Violet
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Spinach Indian
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gentianaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Persian Violet and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Persian Violet and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Indian Spinach
Care of Persian Violet and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.