Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
Kale
In German
Hortensie
Grünkohl
In French
Hortensia
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Hortensia
Col rizada
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Couve
In Polish
Hortensja
Kapusta włoska
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Arugula and Kale
Wondering what are the properties of Arugula and Kale? We provide you with everything About Arugula and Kale. Arugula doesn't have thorns and Kale doesn't have thorns. Also Arugula does not have fragrant flowers. Arugula has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kale has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arugula and Kale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arugula and Kale
Season and care of Arugula and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Arugula and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arugula season is Summer and Fall and Kale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arugula is Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Arugula and Kale Physical Information
Arugula and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arugula and Kale are as follows:
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
Arugula leaf color: Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arugula and Kale
Care of Arugula and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.