Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Persian Lime
In Hindi
पोई
Persian lime
In German
Malabarspinat
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Persian lime
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Basellaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime
Care of Malabar Spinach and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.