Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Less fertilizing
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Kroton
In French
céleri chou
Croton
In Spanish
apio col
Croton Planta
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
aipo couve
cróton
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Brassica apium
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Brassiceae
Crotoneae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Croton
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Croton Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Croton are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Celery Cabbage and Croton
Care of Celery Cabbage and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.