Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
पोई
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Malabarspinat
In French
candélabre primevère
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Malabar Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra Primrose 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.