Malabar spinach, Red - 12 seeds

Basella rubra

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The Basella Rubra, sometimes named as Basella Alba Var. Rubra, is also known as the spinach of juggling or red Chinese spinach, is a plant that grows tangled and perennial, and is highly appreciated in various tropical countries because of its edible foliage. This plant is very vigorous and can reach up to 10 meters in length. Its leaves have a similar shape to that of a heart and are somewhat thick, but its flavor is soft and pleasant.
It is similar to Basella Alba but with reddish stems instead of green.

  • Reference
    Basella rubra
  • In stock
    5 Items

  • Family
    Basellaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Partial shade
    Sunny
  • Planting time
    April
    June
    March
    May
  • Flowering period
    August
    July
    June
    September
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    10
    11
    7
    8
    9
  • Lifecycle
    Annual
    Perennial
  • Flower color
    Rose / Fuchsia
    White
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Spacing
    20-30cms
  • Height
    3-3.5m
  • Trailing habit
    Yes
  • Suitable for indoor
    Yes
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Sowing in seed tray
  • Harvest period
    August
    July
    October
    September
  • Stock origin
    AmongSeeds warehouse

Accepted name
Basella alba
Family
Basellaceae
Genus
Basella

Botanical synonyms

  • Basella alba var. cordifolia
  • Basella alba var. subcordata
  • Basella alba var. subrotunda
  • Basella cananifolia
  • Basella cordifolia
  • Basella crassifolia
  • Basella japonica
  • Basella lucida
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  • Basella nigra
  • Basella oleracea
  • Basella oleracea var. alba
  • Basella oleracea var. cordifolia
  • Basella oleracea var. japonica
  • Basella oleracea var. nigra
  • Basella oleracea var. ramosa
  • Basella oleracea var. rubra
  • Basella ramosa
  • Basella rubra
  • Basella rubra var. virescens
  • Basella volubilis
  • Gandola nigra
  • Gandola rubra

Taxonomy: World Flora Online CC0 1.0

Planting time

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Recommended sowing Out of season

Flowering period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Harvest period

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Data sheet

  • Family
    Basellaceae
  • Solar exposition
    Partial shade, Sunny
  • Hardiness (USDA)
    7 8 9 10 11
  • Lifecycle
    Annual, Perennial
  • Flower color
    Rose / Fuchsia, White
  • Foliage
    Evergreen
  • Spacing
    20-30cms
  • Height
    3-3.5m
  • Trailing habit
    Yes
  • Suitable for indoor
    Yes
  • Exotic
    Yes
  • Special treatment
    Sowing in seed tray
  • Stock origin
    AmongSeeds warehouse
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