Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Spanish
Coco Plum
repollo
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
repolho
In Polish
coco plum
kapusta
In Latin
coco plum
brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Cabbage
Season and care of Coco Plum and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Coco Plum and Cabbage Physical Information
Coco Plum and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Cabbage are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Coco Plum and Cabbage
Care of Coco Plum and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.