Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe
Types
Helichrysum italicum
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Currykraut
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Usine de Curry
céleri chou
In Spanish
planta de Curry
apio col
In Greek
φυτό Curry
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Curry planta
aipo couve
In Polish
curry roślin
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Curry plant
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Helichrysum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage
Care of Curry Plant and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.