Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Candleberry tree
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
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
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
-
Allergy
Throat itching
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, 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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
चीनी तेल
In German
Sellerie Kohl
chinesisch Talg
In French
céleri chou
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
apio col
suif chinois
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
aipo couve
sebo chinesa
In Polish
seler Kapusta
chiński łój
In Latin
Brassica apium
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is 60.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow
Care of Celery Cabbage and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.