Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
नरकट
In German
Swiss Chard
Pfahlrohr
In French
Chard suisse
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Acelgas
Arundo donax
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Boćwina
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Giant Reed
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Giant Reed Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Giant Reed are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Giant Reed
Care of Swiss Chard and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.