Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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, Requires regular 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
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 every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Desert Willow
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Wüsten Weide
In French
céleri chou
desert Willow
In Spanish
apio col
Desert Willow
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Willow deserto
In Polish
seler Kapusta
desert Willow
In Latin
Brassica apium
desert Willow
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow
Care of Celery Cabbage and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.