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Leopard Orchid
Malabar Spinach
About Malabar Spinach and Leopard Orchid


What is
Life Span
Annual and Biennials   
Perennial   
Type
Epiphyte   
Vegetable   
Origin
Africa, Middle Africa   
Southeastern Asia, India   
Types
Not available   
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach   
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions, tropical grasslands, Tropical regions   
Hot climate regions, Humid climates   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14   
Not Available   
AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
12*7   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
2.40 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
24.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold, Bronze, Brown, Sienna   
Red, Green, Orange Red   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown   
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   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow   
Heart-shaped   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   
The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Not Available   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   
Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
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
Armored scales, Mealy bugs, Spider mites   
Aphids   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
Yes   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diarrhea   
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C   
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Stem   
Leaves   
Other Uses
Unknown   
Used As Food   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ANSELLIA africana   
BASELLA alba   
Common Name
African Ansellia, Leopard Orchid   
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach   
In Hindi
Ansellia   
पोई   
In German
Ansellia   
Malabarspinat   
In French
léopard orchidée   
L’épinard de Malabar   
In Spanish
orchidée léopard   
espinaca de Malabar   
In Greek
Ansellia   
Malabar Σπανάκι   
In Portuguese
Ansellia   
Malabar espinafre   
In Polish
Ansellia   
Szpinak Malabar   
In Latin
Ansellia   
Spinach Malabar   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Liliopsida   
Eudicotyledones   
Order
Asparagales   
Caryophyllales   
Family
Orchidaceae   
Basellaceae   
Genus
Ansellia   
Basella   
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Tribe
Cymbidieae   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Epidendroideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
1   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach

Wondering what are the properties of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach? We provide you with everything About Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach. Leopard Orchid doesn't have thorns and Malabar Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Leopard Orchid does not have fragrant flowers. Leopard Orchid has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Malabar Spinach has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach

Season and care of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leopard Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Malabar Spinach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leopard Orchid is Not Available and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.

Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach Physical Information

Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Leopard Orchid height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach are as follows:

Care of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach

Care of Leopard Orchid and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leopard Orchid 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 Leopard Orchid 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.

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