Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
Digestive Problems
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Cardenche
चुकंदर
In French
Cactus rustique
betterave
In Spanish
Cardenche
remolacha
In Greek
Cardenche
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Cardenche
beterraba
In Polish
Cardenche
buraczany
In Latin
Cardenche
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
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Season and Care of Cardenche and Beet
Season and care of Cardenche and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Cardenche and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardenche season is Summer and Beet season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardenche is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardenche is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Cardenche and Beet Physical Information
Cardenche and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Beet are as follows:
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Cardenche and Beet
Care of Cardenche and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche 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 Cardenche 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.