Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Turkey
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
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Habitat
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hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light 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
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
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Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In French
betterave
charme
In Spanish
remolacha
carpe
In Portuguese
beterraba
choupo-branco
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Item carpinus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Beet and Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Beet and Hornbeam. Beet doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Hornbeam
Season and care of Beet and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Hornbeam Physical Information
Beet and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Hornbeam are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Beet and Hornbeam
Care of Beet and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.