Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
नवलकोल
Aaron Caladium
In German
Kohlrabi
Aaron Caladium
In French
Chou-rave
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Kohlrabi
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Kalarepa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Alismatales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Aaron Caladium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium
Care of Kohlrabi and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.