Malabar Spinach

Pecan

About Malabar Spinach and Pecan

Malabar Spinach

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, Humid climates

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12*7

9-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.40 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

24.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Orange Red

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Ivory

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Gray Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BASELLA alba

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

पोई

पेकॉन

In German

Malabarspinat

Pekannuss

In French

L’épinard de Malabar

Pacanier

In Spanish

espinaca de Malabar

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Malabar Σπανάκι

Pecan

In Portuguese

Malabar espinafre

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Szpinak Malabar

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Spinach Malabar

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Juglandales

Family

Basellaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Basella

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

6019

1 27800

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Properties of Malabar Spinach and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Malabar Spinach and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Malabar Spinach and Pecan. Malabar Spinach doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Malabar Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Malabar Spinach has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Malabar Spinach and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Pecan

Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Malabar Spinach and Pecan Physical Information

Malabar Spinach and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Pecan are as follows:

Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Malabar Spinach and Pecan

Care of Malabar Spinach and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.