Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Malabarspinat
Tilapia
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Tilapia
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
tilapia
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
tilaka
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
tilaka
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
tilakiem
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ebenales
Family
Basellaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Tilaka
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Tilaka Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Tilaka are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Tilaka
Care of Malabar Spinach and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.