Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
Candelaria
Steckrübe
In French
Candelaria
rutabaga
In Spanish
Candelaria
nabo sueco
In Greek
Candelaria
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Rotavaga
In Polish
Candelaria
Rotavaga
In Latin
Candelaria
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Rutabaga
Season and care of Candelaria and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and Rutabaga Physical Information
Candelaria and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Rutabaga are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Candelaria and Rutabaga
Care of Candelaria and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.