Basella alba
Ceylon Spinach
Ceylon Spinach
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Annuelle
Bloom time
- July
- Climbing
- Edible foliage
- Fast growth
- Ornamental
- Rich in nutriments
Climbing plant which is distinguished by its red-purple stems garnished with green mucilaginous leaves. Its foliage can be eaten young, cooked, raw or in soups and it has vitamin A and C and trace elements. It climbs up to 2 m in height. Maturity: 60-90 days.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Spacing
61 - 76 cm
Spread
122 - 183 cm
Height
122 - 183 cm
Spacing
24 - 30 in.
Spread
48 - 72 in.
Height
48 - 72 in.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Climbing
Flowering colours:
- Pink
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Abundant and consistent
Maintenance:
- Regular watering to limit flowering
- which
- once started
- makes the foliage more bitter.
Soil requirement:
- Rich and well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Heat
- Humidity
Attract:
- Pollinators
Use:
- Pot
- Tray
- Open ground
- Vegetable table
Attribute:
- Edible