Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, 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
Whiteflies
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
चुकंदर
In German
Lampionblume
Rübe
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
betterave
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
remolacha
In Greek
Chinese lantern
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
beterraba
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
buraczany
In Latin
Chinese lantern
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Malvaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Beet
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Chinese Lantern and Beet Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Beet are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Beet
Care of Chinese Lantern and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.