Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
low mountains, shaded woods
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
European Beech
In German
Malabarspinat
Rotbuche
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Europae fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Basellaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and European Beech
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and European Beech Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and European Beech are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and European Beech
Care of Malabar Spinach and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, 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 European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.