Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Phaseolus coccineus
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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 Type
Clay, 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
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
पोई
In German
Feuerbohne
Malabarspinat
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Ayocote
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Bean
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean 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.