Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Fruit Trees
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-8
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
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Nutrients
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
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
कोको बेर
Savoy Cabbage
In German
coco Plum
Wirsing
In French
Coco Plum
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Coco Plum
col de col rizada
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
coco plum
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
coco plum
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Coco Plum and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Coco Plum and Savoy 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 Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.