Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Fern, Succulent
Origin
Europe
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Moist
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Poison Ivy
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
IMPATIENS capensis
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Jewelweed
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Not Available
In German
Swiss Chard
Impatiens capensis
In French
Chard suisse
Impatiente du Cap
In Spanish
Acelgas
Impatiens capensis
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Impatiens capensis
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Impatiens capensis
In Polish
Boćwina
Impatiens capensis
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Impatiens capensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Jewelweed. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jewelweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Jewelweed Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed
Care of Swiss Chard and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.