Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Enkianthus
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Enkianthus
चुकंदर
In German
Enkianthus
Rübe
In French
Enkianthus
betterave
In Spanish
Enkianthus
remolacha
In Greek
Enkianthus
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
beterraba
In Polish
Enkianthus
buraczany
In Latin
Enkianthus
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Ericaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
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Season and Care of Enkianthus and Beet
Season and care of Enkianthus and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Beet season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Enkianthus and Beet Physical Information
Enkianthus and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Beet are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Enkianthus and Beet
Care of Enkianthus and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Enkianthus 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.