Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
पोई
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Malabarspinat
Tulpenbaum
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
tulipier
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Basellaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Basella
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree
Care of Malabar Spinach and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.