Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Borage
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Borretsch
Rotkohl
In French
Bourrache
Chou rouge
In Spanish
borraja
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Borage
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Borragem
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
borage
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Borage and Red Cabbage
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Red Cabbage? We provide you with everything About Borage and Red Cabbage. Borage doesn't have thorns and Red Cabbage doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Red Cabbage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. 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 Borage and Red Cabbage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Borage and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Borage and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Borage and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Borage and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Borage and Red Cabbage
Care of Borage and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.