Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Bulbs, By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cancer, Eye Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
PROSTHECHEA cochleata
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Clamshell Orchid, Cockleshell Orchid, Black Orchid
In Hindi
पोई
Clamshell Orchid
In German
Malabarspinat
Clamshell Orchid
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Clamshell Orchid
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Clamshell Orchid
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Encyclia Cochleata
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Clamshell Orchid
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Clamshell Orchid
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Clamshell Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Orchidales
Family
Basellaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Basella
Prosthechea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clamshell Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Clamshell Orchid is while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Clamshell Orchid is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Clamshell Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 25.60 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clamshell Orchid flower color: White, Burgundy, Dark Red, Light Green, Violet and Dark Salmon
- Clamshell Orchid leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid
Care of Malabar Spinach and Clamshell Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Clamshell Orchid 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 Clamshell Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.