Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China, Korea
Europe
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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 dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Carissa holly
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Swiss Chard
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Swiss Chard
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Acelgas
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Boćwina
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard
Care of Carissa Holly and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carissa Holly 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.