Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
11
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Swamps
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Ants, Mealybugs
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
गोभी
Gymnocalycium
In German
Kohl
Gymnocalycium
In French
chou
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
repollo
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
λάχανο
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
repolho
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
kapusta
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
brassica
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Cabbage and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Cabbage and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Cabbage and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage and Gymnocalycium
Care of Cabbage and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.