Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Kale, Redbor Kale
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
Hydrangea
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Hortensie
In French
Asian bittersweet
Hortensia
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
Hortensia
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Hortensja
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Hibiscus
Family
Celastraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Properties of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale
Wondering what are the properties of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale? We provide you with everything About Bittersweet and Redbor Kale. Bittersweet doesn't have thorns and Redbor Kale doesn't have thorns. Also Bittersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Bittersweet has allergic reactions like Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash and Vomiting and Redbor Kale has allergic reactions like Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash 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 Bittersweet and Redbor Kale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale
Season and care of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Redbor Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redbor Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Bittersweet and Redbor Kale Physical Information
Bittersweet and Redbor Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
- Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
Care of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale
Care of Bittersweet and Redbor Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Redbor Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.