Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema crispum, Aglaonema marantifolium
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
14-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
-
Allergy
Throat itching
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Kolbenfaden
In French
céleri chou
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
apio col
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Brassica apium
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Tribe
Brassiceae
Aglaonemateae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color:
Care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.