Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Throat itching
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
sweetshrub
In German
Sellerie Kohl
sweetshrub
In French
céleri chou
sweetshrub
In Spanish
apio col
sweetshrub
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
aipo couve
sweetshrub
In Polish
seler Kapusta
sweetshrub
In Latin
Brassica apium
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Laurales
Family
Brassicaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Brassica
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub
Care of Celery Cabbage and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.