Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, Europe
Habitat
Swamps
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Bugs
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, 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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
गोभी
Ribbon Grass
In German
Kohl
rohrglanzgras
In Spanish
repollo
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
λάχανο
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
repolho
caniço-malhado
In Polish
kapusta
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
brassica
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Phalaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Cabbage and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Cabbage and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Cabbage and Ribbon Grass
Care of Cabbage and Ribbon Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.