Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Spinach
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
पालक
Cordia subcordata
In German
Spinat
Cordia subcordata
In French
Épinards
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Espinacas
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Szpinak
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Spinach
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Kou? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Kou. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Kou
Season and care of Spinach and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Kou season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and Kou Physical Information
Spinach and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Kou are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Kou
Care of Spinach and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.