Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-10
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
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Kale
Calla Lily
In German
Grünkohl
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Chou frisé
Lys calla
In Spanish
Col rizada
Cala
In Greek
Λάχανο
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Couve
Calla
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Calla Lily
In Latin
kale
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Genus
Brassica
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Calla Lily
Season and care of Kale and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Kale and Calla Lily Physical Information
Kale and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Calla Lily are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kale and Calla Lily
Care of Kale and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.