Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
नवलकोल
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Kohlrabi
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Chou-rave
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Kohlrabi
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Kalarepa
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Kohlrabi
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Blue Hibiscus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Kohlrabi and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.