Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In German
Malabarspinat
Elkhorn
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Elkhorn
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Elkhorn
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Elkhorn
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Basellaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn
Care of Malabar Spinach and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.