Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
CITRUS
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Citrus
In Hindi
Water Spinach
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Épinards d'eau
Citrus
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Citrus
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Citrus
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Cytrus
In Latin
Water Spinach
citrus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Water Spinach and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Citrus. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available and Citrus 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 Water Spinach and Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Citrus
Season and care of Water Spinach and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Citrus Physical Information
Water Spinach and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Citrus are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Citrus
Care of Water Spinach and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.