Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe
Types
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINGUICULA
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Butterwort
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Butterwort plant
Swiss Chard
In German
Fettkraut Pflanze
Swiss Chard
In French
plante Butterwort
Chard suisse
In Spanish
planta butterwort
Acelgas
In Greek
φυτό Butterwort
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
planta Butterwort
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Butterwort roślin
Boćwina
In Latin
Butterwort herba
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Butterwort and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Butterwort and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Butterwort and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterwort is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterwort is Acidic and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterwort and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Butterwort and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterwort and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Butterwort flower color: Not Available
Butterwort leaf color: Not Available
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Butterwort and Swiss Chard
Care of Butterwort and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.