Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In German
Laelia
Malabarspinat
In French
Laelia
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Laelia
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Laelia
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Laelia
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Laelia
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Laelia
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Orchidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Laelia and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Laelia and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Laelia and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Laelia and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Laelia and Malabar Spinach
Care of Laelia and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia 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.