Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
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
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
बिगोनिया
In German
Swiss Chard
Begonie
In French
Chard suisse
Begonia
In Spanish
Acelgas
Begonia
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Begônia
In Polish
Boćwina
Begonia
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Begonia
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Begonia Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Begonia are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Begonia
Care of Swiss Chard and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.