Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Types
Not available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Snow Bush
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
Swiss Chard
In German
Schnee Bush
Swiss Chard
In French
neige Bush
Chard suisse
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Acelgas
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Boćwina
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Betoideae
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Snow Bush and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Snow Bush and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Snow Bush and Swiss Chard
Care of Snow Bush and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.