Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Swiss Chard
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
ramphal
In German
Swiss Chard
Netzannone
In French
Chard suisse
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Acelgas
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Ramphal
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Boćwina
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Annoneae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Ramphal
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ramphal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swiss Chard and Ramphal Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Ramphal are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Ramphal
Care of Swiss Chard and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.