Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Spinach
White Star creeper
In Hindi
पालक
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Spinat
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Épinards
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Espinacas
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Szpinak
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Spinach
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Spinach and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and White Star Creeper season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spinach and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Spinach and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and White Star Creeper
Care of Spinach and White Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.