Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Melanesia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Not available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Snow Bush
In German
Malabarspinat
Schnee Bush
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
neige Bush
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
nieve Bush
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
neve de Bush
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Basellaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush
Care of Malabar Spinach and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.