Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
12-15
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, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
High phosphorus
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Beetles
Allergy
Throat itching
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
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
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Moonflower
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Monet
In French
céleri chou
Monet
In Spanish
apio col
Monet
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Μονέ
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Monet
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Monet
In Latin
Brassica apium
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Moonflower
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Moonflower Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Moonflower are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Moonflower
Care of Celery Cabbage and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.