Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Europe
Types
Shrub
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
African Sumac
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
African sumac
Sellerie Kohl
In French
sumac africaine
céleri chou
In Spanish
zumaque africano
apio col
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
sumac africano
aipo couve
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
seler Kapusta
In Latin
African sumac
Brassica apium
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of African Sumac and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of African Sumac and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
African Sumac and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
African Sumac and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Sumac and Celery Cabbage
Care of African Sumac and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Sumac 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.