Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
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Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Black Dyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Polemonium caeruleum
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Jacob's Ladder
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Jacob's Ladder
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Jacob's Ladder
In French
céleri chou
Jacob's Ladder
In Spanish
apio col
Jacob's Ladder
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Jacob's Ladder
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Jacob's Ladder
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Jacob's Ladder
In Latin
Brassica apium
Jacob's Ladder
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polemoniaceae
Genus
Brassica
Polemonium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder
Care of Celery Cabbage and Jacob's Ladder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jacob's Ladder 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 Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.