Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Blue Green, 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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Broccoli
In German
Malabarspinat
Brokkoli
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Brocoli
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Brócoli
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
brócolis
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
brokuły
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Basellaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Broccoli
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Broccoli Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Broccoli are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Broccoli
Care of Malabar Spinach and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.