Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
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Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
German Iris
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
German Iris
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
German Iris
Sellerie Kohl
In French
German Iris
céleri chou
In Spanish
German Iris
apio col
In Greek
German Iris
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
German Iris
aipo couve
In Polish
German Iris
seler Kapusta
In Latin
German Iris
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of German Iris and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of German Iris and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
German Iris and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
German Iris and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of German Iris and Celery Cabbage
Care of German Iris and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris 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 German Iris 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.