Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12*7
10 - 1
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Common Mallow
In Hindi
पोई
malva neglecta
In German
Malabarspinat
malva neglecta
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
malva neglecta
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
malva neglecta
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Basellaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow
Care of Malabar Spinach and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.