Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Aquatics
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
India
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
Water Spinach
रजत बाबा
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Silver Sage
In French
Épinards d'eau
Silver Sage
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
silver Sage
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
silver Sage
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
silver Sage
In Latin
Water Spinach
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Spinach and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Silver Sage. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Silver Sage
Season and care of Water Spinach and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Silver Sage Physical Information
Water Spinach and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Silver Sage are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Water Spinach and Silver Sage
Care of Water Spinach and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.