Talinum fruticosum

Also Known As

Talinum triangulare
Ceylon Spinach
Philippine Spinach
Suriname Spinach

Plant type

perennial, herb, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Talinum fruticosum plant details

Talinum fruticosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or herb with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Talinum fruticosum

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or herb
Plant family: talinaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edible, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Talinum fruticosum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ceylon Spinach - A erect stout fleshy leafy vegetable tender perennial herb that grows 12-18" tall and spreads 10-12" in sun to part shade. Likes well drained moist soil. Hardy zone 10. Bushy fleshy oval apple green leaves and 1" saucer shaped bright pink flowers from spring thru fall. Pretty as a flower, good as a vegetable.