Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
पोई
Treacleberry
In German
Malabarspinat
Treacleberry
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Treacleberry
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Treacleberry
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Treacleberry
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Treacleberry
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Basellaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Basella
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Treacleberry flower color:
- Treacleberry leaf color:
Care of Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry
Care of Malabar Spinach and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.