Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Pot Marigold
In German
Swiss Chard
Ringelblume
In French
Chard suisse
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Acelgas
Caléndula
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
pot Marigold
In Polish
Boćwina
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold
Care of Swiss Chard and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.