Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
-
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Malabarspinat
Gemüsespargel
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Asperge
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Asparagus
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Asparagus
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Basellaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Asparagus
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Asparagus Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Asparagus are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Asparagus
Care of Malabar Spinach and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.