Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Nepal, China
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
गोभी
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Kohl
Himalaya-Birke
In French
chou
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
repollo
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
λάχανο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
repolho
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
kapusta
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
brassica
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cabbage and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Cabbage and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Cabbage and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Cabbage and Himalayan Birch
Care of Cabbage and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.