Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong to lance-shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Mexican Heather
चुकंदर
In German
Mexican Heather
Rübe
In French
Mexicaine Heather
betterave
In Spanish
Heather mexicana
remolacha
In Greek
Μεξικού Heather
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Mexican Heather
beterraba
In Polish
Mexican Heather
buraczany
In Latin
Mexicanus Heather
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Lythraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mexican Heather and Beet
Season and care of Mexican Heather and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Heather and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Mexican Heather and Beet Physical Information
Mexican Heather and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mexican Heather and Beet are as follows:
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Heather and Beet
Care of Mexican Heather and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Heather 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.