Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
-
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
wax plant
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Candelilla
चुकंदर
In German
candelilla
Rübe
In French
candelilla
betterave
In Spanish
candelilla
remolacha
In Greek
candelilla
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
candelilla
beterraba
In Polish
candelilla
buraczany
In Latin
candelilla
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candelilla and Beet
Season and care of Candelilla and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Candelilla and Beet Physical Information
Candelilla and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Beet are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Beet
Care of Candelilla and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.