Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
loganberry is a hybrid
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
RUBUS x loganobaccus
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Loganberry
In German
Malabarspinat
Loganbeere
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Loganberry
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Loganberry
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Είδος μούρου
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
framboesa silvestre
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Loganberry
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Loganberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Basellaceae
Rosaceae
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 Loganberry
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Loganberry is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Loganberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loganberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Loganberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Loganberry Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Loganberry physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Loganberry are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Loganberry flower color: White
- Loganberry leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Loganberry
Care of Malabar Spinach and Loganberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.