Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Candytuft
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Candytuft
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Schleifenblume
Sellerie Kohl
In French
candytuft
céleri chou
In Spanish
candytuft
apio col
In Greek
candytuft
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
ibero
aipo couve
In Polish
candytuft
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Coleus
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Candytuft and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Candytuft and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Candytuft and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Candytuft and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Candytuft and Celery Cabbage
Care of Candytuft and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.