Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
ramphal
Swiss Chard
In German
Netzannone
Swiss Chard
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
Acelgas
In Greek
Ramphal
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
Boćwina
In Latin
Ramphal
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Tiliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Annoneae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Annonoideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Ramphal and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Ramphal and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Ramphal and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ramphal is Clay, Loam and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ramphal and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Ramphal and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
Ramphal leaf color: Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Ramphal and Swiss Chard
Care of Ramphal and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ramphal 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.