Malabar Spinach

Black Birch

About Malabar Spinach and Black Birch

Malabar Spinach

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, Humid climates

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12*7

9-1

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

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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.40 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

24.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Orange Red

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Ivory

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Gray Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BASELLA alba

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

पोई

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Malabarspinat

Schwarze Birke

In French

L’épinard de Malabar

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

espinaca de Malabar

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Malabar Σπανάκι

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Malabar espinafre

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Szpinak Malabar

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Spinach Malabar

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Basellaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Basella

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6040

1 27800

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Properties of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch

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Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch

Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Malabar Spinach and Black Birch Physical Information

Malabar Spinach and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch are as follows:

Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch

Care of Malabar Spinach and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.