Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
Swiss Chard
In German
Paurotis Palm
Swiss Chard
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Acelgas
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
Boćwina
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Caryophyllales
Family
Arecaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Corypheae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard
Care of Paurotis Palm and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paurotis Palm 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.