Ceylon Spinach
Also known as
Suriname spinach / potherb fameflower, Waterleaf, Cariru, Gbure, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, Potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi and Sweetheart
Taxonomy
Talinum fruticosum
Talinum
Talinaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Ceylon Spinach
Water
How often to water your Ceylon Spinach
every 9
Ceylon Spinach needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Ceylon Spinach in your home
a window
Ceylon Spinach may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ceylon Spinach in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ceylon Spinach
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ceylon Spinach after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Ceylon Spinach prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Ceylon Spinach may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Ceylon Spinach
Ceylon Spinach
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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