Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
  
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-8
  
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, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green
  
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
Green, Light 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
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
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
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Intestinal irritations
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
  
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Common Name
Swiss Chard
  
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
  
गुलाबी Ipe
  
In German
Swiss Chard
  
rosa Ipe
  
In French
Chard suisse
  
rose Ipe
  
In Spanish
Acelgas
  
Pink Ipe
  
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
  
ροζ Ipe
  
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
  
rosa Ipe
  
In Polish
Boćwina
  
różowy Ipe
  
In Latin
Swiss Chard
  
Pink Ipe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Chenopodiaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Beta
  
Handroanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Betoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe
Care of Swiss Chard and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.