Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Asia, India
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Bermuda Grass
In German
Malabarspinat
Bermuda Gras
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Grama
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Basellaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Basella
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass
Care of Malabar Spinach and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.