Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
11
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Swamps
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-99
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Spanish
repollo
té verde oliva
In Greek
λάχανο
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
repolho
Tea Olive
In Polish
kapusta
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
brassica
Tea Olive
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Tea Olive
Season and care of Cabbage and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Tea Olive Physical Information
Cabbage and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Tea Olive are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cabbage and Tea Olive
Care of Cabbage and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.