Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Flower Color
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
चुकंदर
In German
Zebra Plant
Rübe
In French
Zebra usine
betterave
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
remolacha
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
beterraba
In Polish
Zebra roślin
buraczany
In Latin
ferus Planta
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Marantaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Beet
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Beet is Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Beet Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Beet are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Beet
Care of Zebra Plant and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.