Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
Swamps
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Average
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
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
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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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
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
In German
Malabarspinat
Viburnum
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Viorne
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Viburnum
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
viburno
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Kalina
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Basellaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Malabar Spinach and Viburnum. Malabar Spinach doesn't have thorns and Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Malabar Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Malabar Spinach has allergic reactions like and Viburnum has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Viburnum Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum
Care of Malabar Spinach and Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Viburnum 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 Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.