Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Abutilon
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Abutilon
Wirsing
In French
Abutilon
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Abutilon
col de col rizada
In Greek
Abutilon
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Abutilon
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Abutilon
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Abutilon and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.