Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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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
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Snow Flake
चुकंदर
In German
Schneeflocke
Rübe
In French
Flocon de neige
betterave
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
remolacha
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
beterraba
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
buraczany
In Latin
Aureus
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Snow Flake and Beet
Season and care of Snow Flake and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Beet season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Snow Flake and Beet Physical Information
Snow Flake and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Beet are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and Beet
Care of Snow Flake and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake 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.