Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Swiss Chard
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Swiss Chard
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
Chard suisse
mandrake américain
In Spanish
Acelgas
mandrágora americana
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
mandrake americano
In Polish
Boćwina
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Mayapple
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Mayapple Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Mayapple are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Mayapple
Care of Swiss Chard and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.