Life Span
Perennial
Biennial or Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Types
Not Available
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Swiss Chard
In Hindi
Wilga
Swiss Chard
In German
Pirol
Swiss Chard
In French
loriot
Chard suisse
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Acelga suíça
In Latin
oriole
Swiss Chard
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Betoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wilga and Swiss Chard
Season and care of Wilga and Swiss Chard is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Swiss Chard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Swiss Chard Physical Information
Wilga and Swiss Chard physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Swiss Chard are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
- Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Care of Wilga and Swiss Chard
Care of Wilga and Swiss Chard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.