Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
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, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
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
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Mealybugs
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Mexican Bambus
In French
céleri chou
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
apio col
bambú mexicana
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Brassica apium
Mexicanus Bamboo
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Celery Cabbage and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.