Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central Asia
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
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Habitat
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Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oblique base
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Sedum acre
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Stonecrop
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Stonecrop
In French
betterave
Orpin
In Spanish
remolacha
uva de gato
In Greek
παντζάρι
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
beterraba
Stonecrop
In Polish
buraczany
rozchodnika
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
Sedum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Stonecrop
Season and care of Beet and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Stonecrop Physical Information
Beet and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Stonecrop are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
- Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Beet and Stonecrop
Care of Beet and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.