Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Laelia
Swiss Chard
In German
Laelia
Swiss Chard
In French
Laelia
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Laelia
Acelgas
In Portuguese
Laelia
Acelga suíça
In Latin
Laelia
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Laelia and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Laelia and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Swiss Chard
Care of Laelia and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.