Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
India, Melanesia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Over-head 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Mango, Manila Mango
In German
Malabarspinat
Mango
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Manguier
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Mangifera indica
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Manila mango
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Mangifera indica
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Manila mango
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Basellaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango
Care of Malabar Spinach and Manila Mango include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.