Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
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
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Basellaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
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.