Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Not available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
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, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Malabarspinat
Teufelszunge
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Konjac
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
konjac
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Basellaceae
Araceae
Genus
Basella
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue
Care of Malabar Spinach and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.