Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Mediterranean region
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
Not Availble
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
पोई
Common myrtle
In German
Malabarspinat
Myrte
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
murta comum
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Basellaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle
Care of Malabar Spinach and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.