Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12-6
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hens
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Farmland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Triticale
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
triticale
Water Spinach
In German
Triticale
Wasser-Spinat
In French
triticale
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
triticale
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
τριτικάλε
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
triticale
Espinafre de água
In Polish
pszenżyto
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Triticum
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Triticosecale
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Ipomoeeae
Properties of Triticale and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Triticale and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Triticale and Water Spinach. Triticale doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Triticale does not have fragrant flowers. Triticale has allergic reactions like and Water Spinach has allergic reactions like . 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 Triticale and Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Triticale and Water Spinach
Season and care of Triticale and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Triticale and Water Spinach Physical Information
Triticale and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Water Spinach are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Triticale and Water Spinach
Care of Triticale and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Triticale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.