Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
India
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Viburnum
Water Spinach
In German
Viburnum
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Viorne
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Viburnum
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
viburno
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Kalina
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Viburnum
Water Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Viburnum and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Viburnum and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Viburnum and Water Spinach. Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Viburnum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Viburnum and Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Viburnum and Water Spinach
Season and care of Viburnum and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Viburnum and Water Spinach Physical Information
Viburnum and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Water Spinach are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Viburnum and Water Spinach
Care of Viburnum and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viburnum 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 Viburnum 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.