Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Insects, 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Esslöffel
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Desert cuillère
céleri chou
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
apio col
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
colher Desert
aipo couve
In Polish
Desert łyżka
seler Kapusta
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Agavaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage
Care of Desert Spoon and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done 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 Desert Spoon 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.