Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
सीताफल
Swiss Chard
In German
Zuckerapfel
Swiss Chard
In French
Sugar Apple
Chard suisse
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Acelgas
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Σέσκουλο
In Portuguese
Pinha
Acelga suíça
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Boćwina
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Annonaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Swiss Chard season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard
Care of Sugar Apple and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.
