Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Epidendrum
In German
Swiss Chard
Epidendrum
In French
Chard suisse
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Acelgas
Epidendrum
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Epidendrum
In Polish
Boćwina
Epidendrum
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Epidendrum
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Epidendrum Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Epidendrum are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Epidendrum
Care of Swiss Chard and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.