Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Hummingbirds
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
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Ironbark
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Ironbark
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Ironbark
In French
Épinards d'eau
Ironbark
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Ironbark
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Ironbark
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Ironbark
In Latin
Water Spinach
Ironbark
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Convolvulaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Ironbark
Season and care of Water Spinach and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Ironbark Physical Information
Water Spinach and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Ironbark are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Water Spinach and Ironbark
Care of Water Spinach and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.