Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Africa
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Malabarspinat
Jasmin
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Jasmin
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Hortensia
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Jasmin
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Jasmin
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Basellaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Jasmine
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Jasmine Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Jasmine are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Jasmine
Care of Malabar Spinach and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.