Malabar Spinach
Basella alba
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A heat-loving tropical vine with succulent, arrow-shaped leaves and small pink or white flowers, grown primarily for its edible foliage and occasionally reddish berries. It is a productive and easy-to-grow climber that provides continuous harvests in warm climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Tropical Africa and Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A heat-loving tropical vine with succulent, arrow-shaped leaves and small pink or white flowers, grown primarily for its edible foliage and occasionally reddish berries. It is a productive and easy-to-grow climber that provides continuous harvests in warm climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Malabar Spinach grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Tropical Africa and Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation