Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Water Spinach
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Wasser-Spinat
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Épinards d'eau
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Water Spinach
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Water Spinach and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Water Spinach and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Water Spinach and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Water Spinach and African Blue Basil
Care of Water Spinach and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.