Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12*7
12 - 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In German
Malabarspinat
Pfeffer
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Basellaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Black pepper
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Black pepper Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Black pepper are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Black pepper
Care of Malabar Spinach and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.