Malabar spinach (Basella alba)
Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) is a fast-growing, heat-tolerant, edible leafy green vine. It thrives in warm climates, producing succulent leaves and stems used in cookin
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in heat.
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Temperature
Requires warm temperatures, ideally 20-35 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular feeding with balanced fertilizer or compost during growth.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in heat.
Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Requires warm temperatures, ideally 20-35 °C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular feeding with balanced fertilizer or compost during growth.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Vine
Plant Category
Vegetable, Foliage, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
2-6 m
Spread
1-3 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green, Reddish-purple
Leaf Type
Simple, alternate, ovate to heart-shaped
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyBasellaceae
- genusBasella
- speciesBasella alba
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Non-toxic, commonly consumed as a leafy vegetable.