Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Fruit, Tree
Origin
India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Caterpillar
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Water Spinach
आमला
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Stachelbeere
In French
Épinards d'eau
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Grosella
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Groselha
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Agrest
In Latin
Water Spinach
hominem
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Ipomoea
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Water Spinach and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
