Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
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
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
गोभी
Slippery Elm
In French
chou
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
repollo
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
λάχανο
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
repolho
Slippery Elm
In Polish
kapusta
Slippery Elm
In Latin
brassica
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Urticales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cabbage and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Cabbage and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Cabbage and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage and Slippery Elm
Care of Cabbage and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.