Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia
Europe
Types
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Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Sedum acre
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Stonecrop
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Stonecrop
चुकंदर
In French
Orpin
betterave
In Spanish
uva de gato
remolacha
In Greek
Stonecrop
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Stonecrop
beterraba
In Polish
rozchodnika
buraczany
In Latin
Sedum
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Crassulaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Stonecrop and Beet
Season and care of Stonecrop and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Stonecrop and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Stonecrop and Beet Physical Information
Stonecrop and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Stonecrop and Beet are as follows:
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Stonecrop and Beet
Care of Stonecrop and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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.