Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Sweetshrub
In German
Malabarspinat
sweetshrub
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
sweetshrub
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
sweetshrub
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
sweetshrub
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
sweetshrub
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Basellaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Basella
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub
Care of Malabar Spinach and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.