Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
United States, Mexico
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-10
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, 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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Boston Ivy
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
céleri chou
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
apio col
Boston Ivy
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Boston Ivy
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Brassica apium
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Vitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Brassica
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy
Care of Celery Cabbage and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.