Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, 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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
गोभी
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Kohl
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
chou
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
repollo
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
λάχανο
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
repolho
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
kapusta
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Cabbage
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Globe Amaranth and Cabbage Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Cabbage are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Cabbage
Care of Globe Amaranth and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.