Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Europe
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-10
  
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 Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
  
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, 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
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Swiss Chard
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
Swiss Chard
  
süße Limone
  
In French
Chard suisse
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
Acelgas
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
Boćwina
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
Swiss Chard
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Chenopodiaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Beta
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Betoideae
  
Citroideae
  
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime
Care of Swiss Chard and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.