Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perennials
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CLIVIA miniata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Clivia
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Clivia
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In French
Clivia
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Clivia
Repollo rojo
In Greek
κλίβια
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Clivia
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Clivia
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Clivia
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Clivia and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Clivia and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Clivia and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clivia season is Spring and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Clivia is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Clivia and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Clivia and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clivia and Red Cabbage
Care of Clivia and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.