Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Europe
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
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Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Arjuna
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
चुकंदर
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Rübe
In French
Terminalia arjuna
betterave
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
remolacha
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
beterraba
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
buraczany
In Latin
arjuna
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Beet
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Beet Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Beet are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Beet
Care of Arjuna Tree and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.