Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
Throat itching
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
चुकंदर
In German
cherry Plum
Rübe
In French
Prunus
betterave
In Spanish
cherry Plum
remolacha
In Greek
Cherry Plum
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
beterraba
In Polish
Cherry Plum
buraczany
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rosaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Beet
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Beet Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Beet are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Beet
Care of Cherry Plum and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cherry Plum 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.