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Red Malabar Spinach

Basella rubra, Basellaceae

Zones
7a–11b
Layer
Vine
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple YamDioscorea alata
Nutrient Accumulation
Wax GourdBenincasa hispida
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Ridge GourdLuffa acutangula
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

PothosEpipremnum aureum

Fast-growing pothos can overwhelm slower Malabar spinach vines and block necessary light

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Red Malabar Spinach grow in?

Red Malabar Spinach grows in USDA hardiness zones 7a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Red Malabar Spinach?

Good companions for Red Malabar Spinach include Purple Yam, Wax Gourd, Ridge Gourd.

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