Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
-
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In German
Malabarspinat
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Brahmi
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
brahmi
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Basellaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Brahmi
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Brahmi Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Brahmi are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Brahmi
Care of Malabar Spinach and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.