Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
Asthma
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Spinach
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In French
Épinards
laurier
In Spanish
Espinacas
laurel
In Portuguese
Espinafre
louro
In Polish
Szpinak
wawrzynu
In Latin
Spinach
sinus laurus
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
-
Season and Care of Spinach and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Spinach and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Bay Laurel season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Spinach and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Bay Laurel
Care of Spinach and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.