Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Russia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Primula elatior
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Tan
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Primula elatior
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Malabarspinat
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Primula elatior
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Oxlip
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Oxlip
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Basellaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Oxlip
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Oxlip Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Oxlip are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Oxlip
Care of Malabar Spinach and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.