Vine spinach typically starts flowering in June.
vine spinach
Basella alba 'Rubra'
Also Known As - Malabar spinachVine spinach (Basella alba 'Rubra') is an attractive, fast growing annual with red-purple stems and large, crinkly, dark green leaves. It's maroon-tinged flowers with protruding stamens create a vibrant show when blooming. This plant can easily qualify as a true vine due to its long trailing stems and vigorous growth habit. When harvested regularly, new growth is sure to keep coming. This plant can tolerate both full sun and partial shade and can be used as a lightweight ground cover, or trained up a trellis to heighten its beauty. If you're looking for an edible climbing plant, Vine spinach (Basella alba 'Rubra') is an excellent choice.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
10
Flowers:
Showy, Pink, White Flowers In Autumn
Sun:
part sun/part shade,full sun
Soil:
Humus rich
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,purple
Growth Rate:
High
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Vine spinach requires frequent watering, especially during the summer months. During the spring and fall, the plant should be watered once per week. During the summer, however, you should water it twice a week in order to keep the soil evenly moist. When watering, make sure to thoroughly soak the soil, allowing excess water to drain away.
sunlight
This tropical plant should receive 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day to stay healthy. Bright, indirect light is also beneficial to vine spinach, particularly during the hotter hours of the day. The best time of the day for vine spinach to receive sunlight is in the morning so the plant can enjoy the milder temperatures and plenty of available light.
pruning
Vine spinach (Basella alba 'Rubra') should be pruned moderately throughout the growing season to promote branching and encourage bushy growth. Pruning should take place in late spring or early summer, after the plant has finished flowering. Selective pruning to thin out the denser foliage can be done to maximize air circulation and minimize disease. Vine spinach can also be pruned back in late summer or early fall, removing any dead or diseased branches and cutting back wayward growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Basella alba 'Rubra' (vine spinach) typically begins in June and continues through August.
