Malabar Spinach

Siberian Iris

About Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris

Malabar Spinach

Siberian Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach

Iris sibirica

Number of Varieties

590

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Habitat

Hot climate regions, Humid climates

Damp shady woods, Pastures

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12*7

7-1

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, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2.40 cm50.80 cm

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Minimum Width

24.00 cm61.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Orange Red

White, Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Seedlings

Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

pollinators

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

Expectorant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as an insecticide

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BASELLA alba

IRIS sibirica

Common Name

Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach

Siberian Iris

In Hindi

पोई

Siberian Iris

In German

Malabarspinat

Sibirische Schwertlilie

In French

L’épinard de Malabar

L'Iris de Sibérie

In Spanish

espinaca de Malabar

Siberian Iris

In Greek

Malabar Σπανάκι

Siberian Iris

In Portuguese

Malabar espinafre

Siberian Iris

In Polish

Szpinak Malabar

Kosaciec syberyjski

In Latin

Spinach Malabar

Siberian Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheobionta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Liliales

Family

Basellaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Basella

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

60300

1 27800

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Properties of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris. Malabar Spinach doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Malabar Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Malabar Spinach has allergic reactions like and Siberian Iris has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris

Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.

Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris Physical Information

Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris are as follows:

Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris

Care of Malabar Spinach and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.