Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Applemint Baum
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Applemint Arbre
céleri chou
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
apio col
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
aipo couve
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Mentheae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Applemint and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Applemint and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Applemint and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Applemint and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Applemint and Celery Cabbage
Care of Applemint and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.