Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Fruits
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
चुकंदर
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Rübe
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
betterave
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
remolacha
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
beterraba
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
buraczany
In Latin
Natrum vernix
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Anacardiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Beet
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Beet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Beet Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Beet are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Beet
Care of Poison Sumac and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Poison Sumac 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.