Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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
Powdery mildew
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Ranunculus
भारतीय पालक
In German
Ranunkel
Indian Spinat
In French
Ranunculus
épinards indienne
In Spanish
ranúnculo
espinaca india
In Greek
Ranunculus
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Spinach Indian
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Indian Spinach. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Indian Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Indian Spinach has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Ranunculus and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Ranunculus and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach
Care of Ranunculus and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ranunculus 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.