Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Africa
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
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Habitat
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Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
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Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
चुकंदर
persian violet
In German
Rübe
persian violet
In French
betterave
persian violet
In Spanish
remolacha
Violeta persa
In Greek
παντζάρι
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
beterraba
Violeta persa
In Polish
buraczany
Persian Violet
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Beet and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Beet and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Beet and Persian Violet. Beet doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Beet and Persian Violet
Season and care of Beet and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Beet and Persian Violet Physical Information
Beet and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Beet and Persian Violet are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Beet and Persian Violet
Care of Beet and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.