Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
North America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Average
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Spinach
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In German
Spinat
Hortensie
In French
Épinards
Hortensia
In Spanish
Espinacas
Hortensia
In Greek
Σπανάκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szpinak
Hortensja
In Latin
Spinach
Hibiscus
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Jerusalem Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Jerusalem Artichoke has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. 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 Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Jerusalem Artichoke season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Spinach and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jerusalem Artichoke pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.