Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Aechmea
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Aechmea
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Aechmea
céleri chou
In Spanish
Aechmea
apio col
In Greek
Αιχμέα
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Aechmea
aipo couve
In Polish
Aechmea
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Aechmea
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Tribe
Bromelieae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Aechmea and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Aechmea and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Aechmea and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Aechmea and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Celery Cabbage
Care of Aechmea and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.