Origin
Europe
Southern Africa
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
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, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Carissia
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Carissa
In German
Sellerie Kohl
carissa
In French
céleri chou
carissa
In Spanish
apio col
carissa
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
carissa
In Portuguese
aipo couve
carissa
In Polish
seler Kapusta
carissa
In Latin
Brassica apium
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Gentianales
Family
Brassicaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Carisseae
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Carissa
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Carissa Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Carissa are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Carissa
Care of Celery Cabbage and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.