Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Asia
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
orchards, Subtropical climates
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
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
-
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Malabarspinat
Tatsoi
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Tatsoi
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Tatsoi
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Tatsoi
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Tatsoi
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Basellaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi
Care of Malabar Spinach and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.