Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
पोई
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Malabarspinat
Red Maple Tree
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Basellaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree
Care of Malabar Spinach and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.