Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Dwarf Cattail
In German
Malabarspinat
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Cattail nain
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Basellaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.