Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Europe
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Terrestrial
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Gomphrena
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Gomphrena
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Gomphrena
céleri chou
In Spanish
Gomphrena
apio col
In Greek
Gomphrena
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
aipo couve
In Polish
Gomphrena
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Gomphrena
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage
Care of Gomphrena and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.