Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Europe
Types
not available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
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
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
wax
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
wax plant
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Candelilla
Swiss Chard
In German
candelilla
Swiss Chard
In French
candelilla
Chard suisse
In Spanish
candelilla
Acelgas
In Greek
candelilla
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
candelilla
Acelga suíça
In Polish
candelilla
Boćwina
In Latin
candelilla
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Candelilla and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Candelilla and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Candelilla and Swiss Chard
Care of Candelilla and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.