Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
China
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Rhododendron
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
पोई
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Malabarspinat
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Basellaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Basella
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron. Malabar Spinach doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Malabar Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Malabar Spinach has allergic reactions like and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Malabar Spinach and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.