Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
12-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
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
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
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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
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Cleistocactus
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Cleistocactus
In French
céleri chou
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
apio col
Cleistocactus
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Cleistocactus
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Brassica apium
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Trichocereeae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color:
Care of Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus
Care of Celery Cabbage and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.