Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
-
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Rhododendron
In Hindi
पोई
rhododendron
In German
Malabarspinat
Rhododendron
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
rhododendron
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
rododendro
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
rododendro
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
rododendron
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Basellaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Basella
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron
Care of Malabar Spinach and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.