Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Fertilize every two months
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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Heliconia
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Heliconia
In French
céleri chou
Heliconia
In Spanish
apio col
Heliconia
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Heliconia
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Heliconia
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Heliconia
In Latin
Brassica apium
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Heliconia
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Heliconia Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Heliconia are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Heliconia
Care of Celery Cabbage and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.