Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
North Africa
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
21,22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
Water Spinach
In German
Saharan myrtle
Wasser-Spinat
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Espinafre de água
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Water Spinach season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.