Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In German
Aubergine
Malabarspinat
In French
Aubergine
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Berenjena
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Bakłażan
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Eggplant
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Eggplant and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Eggplant and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Malabar Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Eggplant and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Eggplant and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eggplant and Malabar Spinach
Care of Eggplant and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.