Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Swamps
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-13
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
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
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Birds
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
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
गोभी
Variegated Cassava
In German
Kohl
Verändertes Cassava
In French
chou
panaché manioc
In Spanish
repollo
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
λάχανο
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
repolho
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
kapusta
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
brassica
variegated Cassava
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cabbage and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Cabbage and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Cabbage and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Cabbage and Variegated Cassava
Care of Cabbage and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.