Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Europe
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Number of Varieties
693
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40000
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Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-116-10
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12-1
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Plant Size
Minimum Height
150.00 cm30.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
180.00 cm15.20 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Thorns
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✘
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✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep ground moist, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
10-15-10 amounts, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Mice
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Sore Throat, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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✘
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✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Blood disorders, Cardiovascular problems, High blood pressure, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
BETA vulgaris 'Golden Detroit'
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Beet, Golden Detroit Beet
In Hindi
Philadelphus
चुकंदर
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Rübe
In French
Philadelphus
betterave
In Spanish
Philadelphus
remolacha
In Greek
Philadelphus
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
beterraba
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
buraczany
In Latin
Philadelphus
cui pendens sicula beta
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Cornales
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Family
Rutaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Beta
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Philadelpheae
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Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Number of Species
17928
1
27800
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