Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
California
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
prune to control shape
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Giant Sequoia
Rotkohl
In French
Séquoia géant
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Brassicales
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage
Care of Giant Sequoia and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.