Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Acidic
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Wirsing
In French
Épinards d'eau
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
col de col rizada
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Water Spinach
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Water Spinach and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.