Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe
North Africa
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
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
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Saharan myrtle
In German
Swiss Chard
Saharan myrtle
In French
Chard suisse
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Acelgas
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
murta Saharan
In Polish
Boćwina
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Swiss Chard
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Properties of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle. Swiss Chard doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Swiss Chard does not have fragrant flowers. Swiss Chard has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Swiss Chard and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.