Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-12
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
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Kale
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
गोभी
Dracaena marginata
In German
Grünkohl
Dracaena marginata
In French
Chou frisé
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Col rizada
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Λάχανο
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Couve
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Dracena marginata
In Latin
kale
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Kale and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Kale and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Kale and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Kale and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.