Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Violet, Plum
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Water soluble 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Tree Mallow
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Baum Mallow
In French
céleri chou
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
apio col
árbol de la malva
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Mallow
In Polish
seler Kapusta
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Brassica apium
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow
Care of Celery Cabbage and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.