Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
gardens
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-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
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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In German
Indian Spinat
Malabarspinat
In French
épinards indienne
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
espinaca india
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Spinach Malabar
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Basellaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach
Care of Indian Spinach and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Spinach 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.