Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Sweetbay
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
चुकंदर
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Rübe
In French
Laurus nobilis
betterave
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
remolacha
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Loureiro
beterraba
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
buraczany
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Magnoliaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Sweetbay and Beet
Season and care of Sweetbay and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Sweetbay and Beet Physical Information
Sweetbay and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Beet are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Sweetbay and Beet
Care of Sweetbay and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay 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.