Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
India, Nepal, China
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Betula utilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
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Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
चुकंदर
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Rübe
Himalaya-Birke
In French
betterave
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
remolacha
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
παντζάρι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
beterraba
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
buraczany
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Beet and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Beet and Himalayan Birch. Beet doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Beet and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Beet and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Beet and Himalayan Birch
Care of Beet and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.