Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Scale-like imbricate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
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
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Épinards d'eau
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Water Spinach
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and White Cedar
Season and care of Water Spinach and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and White Cedar Physical Information
Water Spinach and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and White Cedar are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Water Spinach and White Cedar
Care of Water Spinach and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
