Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In German
Malabarspinat
Anacahuita
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
anacahuita
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
anacahuita
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Anacahuita
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Anacahuita
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Boraginales
Family
Basellaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita
Care of Malabar Spinach and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.