Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial or Perennial
  
Type
Epiphyte
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Europe
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
  
Insects
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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 Greek
Laelia
  
Σέσκουλο
  
In Portuguese
Laelia
  
Acelga suíça
  
In Polish
Laelia
  
Boćwina
  
In Latin
Laelia
  
Swiss Chard
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Chenopodiaceae
  
Genus
Laelia
  
Beta
  
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.