Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In German
Malabarspinat
Chionodoxa
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Eudicotyledones
Cestoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Basellaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa
Care of Malabar Spinach and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.