Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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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
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Lisianthus
चुकंदर
In German
Lisianthus
Rübe
In French
Lisianthus
betterave
In Spanish
Lisianthus
remolacha
In Greek
Lisianthus
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
beterraba
In Polish
Eustoma
buraczany
In Latin
Lisianthus
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Gentianaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Florida Blue and Beet
Season and care of Florida Blue and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Beet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Florida Blue and Beet Physical Information
Florida Blue and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is 40.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Beet are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Florida Blue and Beet
Care of Florida Blue and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Florida Blue 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.