Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Schefflera
In German
Malabarspinat
Schefflera
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Schefflera
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Schefflera
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Schefflera
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Schefflera
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Basellaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Schefflera
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Schefflera Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Schefflera are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Malabar Spinach and Schefflera
Care of Malabar Spinach and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.