Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Swiss Chard
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
White Fir
In German
Swiss Chard
White Fir
In French
Chard suisse
White Fir
In Spanish
Acelgas
White Fir
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
White Fir
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
White Fir
In Latin
Swiss Chard
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Betoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and White Fir
Season and care of Swiss Chard and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and White Fir Physical Information
Swiss Chard and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and White Fir are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Swiss Chard and White Fir
Care of Swiss Chard and White Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.