Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Europe
Types
Myrtus communis
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
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
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Common myrtle
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Myrte
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Myrtus communis
céleri chou
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
apio col
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
murta comum
aipo couve
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
seler Kapusta
In Latin
myrto Common
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Brassicales
Family
Myrtaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage
Care of Common Myrtle and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.