Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 Type
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
पोई
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Malabarspinat
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Basellaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak
Care of Malabar Spinach and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.