Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
SARACA indica
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Sellerie Kohl
SARACA indica
In French
céleri chou
Saraca indica
In Spanish
apio col
indica Saraca
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Saraca indica
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Saraca indica
In Latin
Brassica apium
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Detarieae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Ashoka
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Ashoka Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Ashoka are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Celery Cabbage and Ashoka
Care of Celery Cabbage and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.