Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
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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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Subulate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Spanish
Eria
remolacha
In Portuguese
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beterraba
In Latin
Pinalia
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Orchidaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Eria and Beet
Season and care of Eria and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is and for Beet is Neutral.
Eria and Beet Physical Information
Eria and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Eria and Beet are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria 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 Eria and Beet
Care of Eria and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria 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 Eria 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.