Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Rocky areas, Well Drained
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Mixed Border
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Golden ball
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
goldene Kugel
Sellerie Kohl
In French
boule d'or
céleri chou
In Spanish
bola de oro
apio col
In Greek
χρυσή μπάλα
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
bola de ouro
aipo couve
In Polish
Złota piłka
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Aurea Ball
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Ball is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage
Care of Golden Ball and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball 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.