Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-8
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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Gomphrena
Wirsing
In French
Gomphrena
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Gomphrena
col de col rizada
In Greek
Gomphrena
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Gomphrena
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Gomphrena
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Gomphrena and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.