Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
India
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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 shade
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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Kokum
In German
Malabarspinat
Kokum
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Kokum
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Kokum
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Kokum
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Kokum
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Kokum
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Basellaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Kokum
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Kokum Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Kokum are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Malabar Spinach and Kokum
Care of Malabar Spinach and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.