Ceylon spinach

How to Grow and Care for Ceylon spinach

Ceylon spinach · Basella alba
Also known as: East Indian spinach; Indian spinach; Malabar nightshade; Malabar spinach; red Malabar nightshade

Plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun will produce good growth. Harvest young leaves; frequent picking will encourage more growth. Provide support for stems to twine up

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Ceylon spinach

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand · Clay
Soil pHNeutral · Acid · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun will produce good growth. Harvest young leaves; frequent picking will encourage more growth. Provide support for stems to twine up

How to Water Ceylon spinach?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ceylon spinach?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ceylon spinach?

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What Soil Is Best for Ceylon spinach?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Clay
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ceylon spinach?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Ceylon spinach?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Ceylon spinach?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Ceylon spinach?

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

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How to Transplant Ceylon spinach?

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How to Care for Ceylon spinach in Winter?

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How to Plant Ceylon spinach?

Plant out after the risk of frost has passed. Fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun will produce good growth. Harvest young leaves; frequent picking will encourage more growth. Provide support for stems to twine up

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How to Repot Ceylon spinach?

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How to Harvest Ceylon spinach?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Ceylon spinach

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Attributes of Ceylon spinach

Plant typeClimber Wall Shrub
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
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Scientific Classification

Species
Basella alba
Genus
Basella
Family
Basellaceae
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