Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
-
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In French
betterave
Alocasia
In Spanish
remolacha
Alocasia
In Greek
παντζάρι
Alocasia
In Portuguese
beterraba
Alocasia
In Polish
buraczany
Alocasia
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Alocasia
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Liliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Araceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Beet and Kris Plant
Season and care of Beet and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Beet and Kris Plant Physical Information
Beet and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Kris Plant are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Beet and Kris Plant
Care of Beet and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.