Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, 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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Throat itching
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Alocasia
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Alocasia
In French
céleri chou
Alocasia
In Spanish
apio col
Alocasia
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Alocasia
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Alocasia
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Alocasia
In Latin
Brassica apium
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Colocasiodeae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant
Care of Celery Cabbage and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.