Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
-
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Balloon flower
In German
Rübe
Ballonblume
In French
betterave
balloon Flower
In Spanish
remolacha
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
παντζάρι
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
beterraba
Balão flor planta
In Polish
buraczany
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Streptophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Dicotyledonae
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Beet and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Balloon Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Beet and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Beet and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Beet and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Beet and Balloon Flower
Care of Beet and Balloon Flower 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 Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.