Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Fertilize three times a year
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
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Lignum Vitae
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Lignum Vitae
In French
céleri chou
Lignum Vitae
In Spanish
apio col
Palo santo
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Lignum Vitae
In Portuguese
aipo couve
pau-santo
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Lignum Vitae
In Latin
Brassica apium
lignum Vitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae
Care of Celery Cabbage and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.