Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
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Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In German
Bermuda Gras
Malabarspinat
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Grama
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Basellaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Basella
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Properties of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Malabar Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Malabar Spinach has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach
Care of Bermuda Grass and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.