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Indian Spinach

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Vegetable
Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1040
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-7
9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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

Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.40 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

20.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Round
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Mites
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
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Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BASELLA alba
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

भारतीय पालक
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Indian Spinat
Schwarze Birke

In French

épinards indienne
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

espinaca india
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

espinafre indiano
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Indyjski szpinak
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Spinach Indian
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Fagales

Family

Basellaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Basella
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

540
1 27800
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Difference Between Indian Spinach and Black Birch

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Importance of Indian Spinach and Black Birch

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Compare Facts of Indian Spinach vs Black Birch

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