Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
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
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Swiss Chard
In German
Lampionblume
Swiss Chard
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Acelgas
In Greek
Chinese lantern
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Boćwina
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard
Care of Chinese Lantern and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.