Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
India, Nepal
Types
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
Yellow Ginger
In German
Malabarspinat
Gelber Ingwer
In French
L’épinard de Malabar
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
espinaca de Malabar
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Malabar Σπανάκι
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Malabar espinafre
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Szpinak Malabar
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Spinach Malabar
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Monocotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Basellaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar Spinach is Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger
Care of Malabar Spinach and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.