Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Caribbean, South America
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, 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 young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Sugar Apple
In German
Malabarspinat
Zuckerapfel
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Pinha
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Basellaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple
Care of Malabar Spinach and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.