Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, 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, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
चुकंदर
In German
Fern Pinien
Rübe
In French
pin Fern
betterave
In Spanish
pino helecho
remolacha
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
beterraba
In Polish
Fern sosna
buraczany
In Latin
Fern pinus
cui pendens sicula beta
Class
Pinopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Podocarpaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Fern Pine and Beet
Season and care of Fern Pine and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Fern Pine and Beet Physical Information
Fern Pine and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Beet are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Fern Pine and Beet
Care of Fern Pine and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.