Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
भारतीय पालक
In German
Texas Madrone
Indian Spinat
In French
Texas Madrone
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
espinaca india
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Spinach Indian
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach
Care of Texas Madrone and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.