Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Black, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
PHALARIS
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Phalaris
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Phalaris
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Phalaris
In French
Épinards d'eau
Phalaris
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Phalans
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Phalans
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Phalans
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Phalans
In Latin
Water Spinach
Phalaris
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Phalaridinae
Properties of Water Spinach and Phalaris
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Phalaris? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Phalaris. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Phalaris doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phalaris 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 Phalaris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Phalaris
Season and care of Water Spinach and Phalaris is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Phalaris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phalaris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Phalaris is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Phalaris Physical Information
Water Spinach and Phalaris physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Phalaris are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
- Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Phalaris
Care of Water Spinach and Phalaris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.