Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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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
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
पोई
regal geranium
In German
Malabarspinat
Regal Geranie
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
geranium royale
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
geranio regia
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
regal geranium
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
gerânio régio
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
regal geranium
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
regal geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Basellaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Basella
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium
Care of Malabar Spinach and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.