Life Span
Annual
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Europe
Types
it is a type of daisy
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
Swiss Chard
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Swiss Chard
In French
Livingstone daisy
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Acelgas
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Boćwina
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.