Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Round
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Bromeliad
Common Name
Kale
Bromeliad
In German
Grünkohl
Bromeliad
In French
Chou frisé
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Col rizada
Bromeliad
In Greek
Λάχανο
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Couve
Bromeliad
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Bromeliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kale and Bromeliad
Season and care of Kale and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Bromeliad Physical Information
Kale and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Bromeliad are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Kale and Bromeliad
Care of Kale and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.