Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Kale
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
गोभी
Red Cardinal
In German
Grünkohl
Red Cardinal
In French
Chou frisé
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Col rizada
Cárdenas
In Greek
Λάχανο
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Couve
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Red Cardinal
In Latin
kale
Cardinalis Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kale and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Kale and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Kale and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kale and Red Cardinal
Care of Kale and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.