Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Canary Islands
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spine-edged leaves
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
पोई
Parrot's Beak
In German
Malabarspinat
Papageienschnabel
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Pico de loro
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Basellaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak
Care of Malabar Spinach and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.