Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Limequat
In German
Malabarspinat
Limequat
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Limequat
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Limequat
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Limequat
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Limequat
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Limequat
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Basellaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Limequat
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Limequat Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Limequat are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Limequat
Care of Malabar Spinach and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.