Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Pride of Barbados
In German
Swiss Chard
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Chard suisse
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Acelgas
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Boćwina
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados
Care of Swiss Chard and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.