Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available, Unknown
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Copperleaf
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Copperleaf
In German
Rübe
Copperleaf
In French
betterave
Copperleaf
In Spanish
remolacha
copperleaf
In Greek
παντζάρι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
beterraba
Copperleaf
In Polish
buraczany
CopperLeaf
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Copperleaf
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Euphorbiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Beet and Copperleaf
Season and care of Beet and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Copperleaf Physical Information
Beet and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Copperleaf are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Beet and Copperleaf
Care of Beet and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.