Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Applemint Baum
Wirsing
In French
Applemint Arbre
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
col de col rizada
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Applemint and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Applemint and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Applemint and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Applemint and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Applemint and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Applemint and Savoy 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 Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.