Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In German
Malabarspinat
Quercus
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Quercus
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
Quercus
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
Quercus
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Quercus
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
Quercus
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Basellaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Water Oak
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Water Oak Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Water Oak are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Malabar Spinach and Water Oak
Care of Malabar Spinach and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.