Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South Africa
Europe
Types
Asteraceae
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
gardens
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
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
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Cape Daisy
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Cape Daisy
céleri chou
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
apio col
In Greek
Cape Daisy
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
aipo couve
In Polish
Cape Daisy
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Calenduleae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage
Care of Cape Daisy and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done 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 Cape Daisy 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.