Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Swiss Chard
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Swiss Chard
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Chard suisse
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Acelgas
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Boćwina
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Swiss Chard and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.