Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Red Currant
In German
Malabarspinat
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Groseille
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Grosella
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Groselha
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Basellaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Red Currant
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Red Currant Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Red Currant are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Red Currant
Care of Malabar Spinach and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.