Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
BASELLA alba
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
पोई
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Malabarspinat
In French
Mexican primrose
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Malabar Spinach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach
Care of Mexican primrose and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.