Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-7
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Kale
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
गोभी
skyrocket juniper
In German
Grünkohl
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Chou frisé
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Col rizada
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Λάχανο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Couve
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
kale
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Kale and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Kale and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Kale and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Kale and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Kale and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.