Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
-
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Silver
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Silverthorn
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In German
Silverthorn
Malabarspinat
In French
Silverthorn
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Silverthorn
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Silverthorn
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Silverthorn
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
Silverthorn
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Rhamnales
Caryophyllales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach
Care of Silverthorn and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.