Talinum fruticosum is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, West Africa, Central America, and much of South America. Common names include Ceylon spinach, waterleaf, cariru, Gbure, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi, sweetheart, and Kutu bataw in Ghana from the Akan language It is widely grown in tropical regions as a leaf vegetable.
Ceylon spinach has moderate resistance to disease and can be vulnerable to problems such as leaf spot. Its vulnerability to insect pests varies by variety, but most cultivars are relatively less resistant to pests. For care, Ceylon spinach requires consistent watering and fertilizing, plus regular removal of yellow leaves. It is important to address pests and diseases when they occur and to harvest the plant promptly. Ceylon spinach is suitable for people who can spare some time and energy for regular maintenance.
How to keep Talinum Triangulare.
Light
Ceylon spinach flourishes with abundant sunlight, which is important for healthy growth and for moving through its developmental stages. Although it comes from areas with plentiful sun, it can still do well with reduced sun exposure. Both excessive and insufficient sunlight can impede its proper growth.
Temperature
Ceylon spinach comes from regions where the temperature fluctuates between 59 and 100°F (15 to 38℃), thus it is naturally inclined to prosper in these conditions. It's crucial to modify your plant's environment to emulate these temperatures, particularly during the chillier seasons.
Fertilizer
To achieve the best yield, Ceylon spinach thrives with steady application of balanced fertilizer, especially those rich in nitrogen. Add fertilizer prior to planting, during the planting process, and when the seedlings have grown to a height of 2 inches (5.1 cm). Incorporating compost or manure also delivers a sustained source of nutrients. If the soil is lacking in nutrients, this could lead to poorly developed leaves and stems, substandard flavors, insubstantial stems, and potentially a bitter taste.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb, Shrub
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Talinum
- Family
- Portulacaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Jamaica, Colombia, Bahamas, Cuba, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica
