Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Ayers Pear
In German
Swiss Chard
Ayers Birne
In French
Chard suisse
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Acelgas
Ayers pera
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Boćwina
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Swiss Chard does not have fragrant flowers. Swiss Chard has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear
Care of Swiss Chard and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.