Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
-
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Arjuna
In Hindi
चुकंदर
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Rübe
Terminalia arjuna
In French
betterave
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
remolacha
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
beterraba
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
buraczany
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
arjuna
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Beet and Arjuna Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Arjuna Tree? We provide you with everything About Beet and Arjuna Tree. Beet doesn't have thorns and Arjuna Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Beet does not have fragrant flowers. Beet has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing and Arjuna Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Beet and Arjuna Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Beet and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Beet and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Beet and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Arjuna Tree
Care of Beet and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and 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. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.