Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
11
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Food Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
NASTURTIUM officinale
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Watercress
In Spanish
repollo
Hortensia
In Portuguese
repolho
Hortênsia
In Polish
kapusta
Hortensja
In Latin
brassica
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cabbage and Watercress
Season and care of Cabbage and Watercress is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Watercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watercress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Watercress is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Watercress is Neutral.
Cabbage and Watercress Physical Information
Cabbage and Watercress physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Watercress height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Watercress are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Watercress flower color: White
- Watercress leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage and Watercress
Care of Cabbage and Watercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Watercress 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 Watercress needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.