Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Wirsing
In French
Asian bittersweet
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
col de col rizada
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Celastrales
Brassicales
Family
Celastraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Bittersweet and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.