Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Habitat
Swamps
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Arbutus
In German
Kohl
Erdbeerbaum
In Spanish
repollo
Arbitus
In Portuguese
repolho
árbuto
In Polish
kapusta
mącznik
In Latin
brassica
arbutus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Arbutus
Season and care of Cabbage and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage and Arbutus Physical Information
Cabbage and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Arbutus are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cabbage and Arbutus
Care of Cabbage and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.