Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
America, Southeastern Asia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Spathiphyllum wallisii, Spathiphyllum floribundum, Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Homesteads, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial 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
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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 Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Spath, Peace lilies
In German
Malabarspinat
peace Lily
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Lily paix
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Paz Lily
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
ειρήνη Lily
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Lily paz
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Peace Lily
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Pax lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Family
Basellaceae
Araceae
Genus
Basella
Spathiphyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Monsteroideae
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peace Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Peace Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Peace Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Peace Lily height is 65.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peace Lily flower color: White
- Peace Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily
Care of Malabar Spinach and Peace Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peace Lily pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peace Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.