Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
11
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-13
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
H1, H2
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
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Allergy
Food Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
BRASSIA signata
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Brassia, Marked Brassia, Marked Spider Orchid
In Spanish
repollo
Hortensia
In Portuguese
repolho
Hortênsia
In Polish
kapusta
Hortensja
In Latin
brassica
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cabbage and Brassia
Season and care of Cabbage and Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brassia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Brassia is while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Brassia is .
Cabbage and Brassia Physical Information
Cabbage and Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brassia height is 48.25 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Brassia are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive and Ivory
- Brassia leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage and Brassia
Care of Cabbage and Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Brassia pruning is done 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 Brassia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.