Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Laurus nobilis
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Épinards d'eau
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Loureiro
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Water Spinach
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Sweetbay
Season and care of Water Spinach and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Sweetbay Physical Information
Water Spinach and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Sweetbay are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Water Spinach and Sweetbay
Care of Water Spinach and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.