Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
hylocereus
Swiss Chard
In German
hylocereus
Swiss Chard
In French
hylocereus
Chard suisse
In Spanish
hylocereus
Acelgas
In Greek
hylocereus
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Hylocereus
Boćwina
In Latin
Hylocereus
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Hylocereus and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Swiss Chard season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Hylocereus and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Hylocereus and Swiss Chard
Care of Hylocereus and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.