Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Kokum
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Kokum
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Kokum
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Kokum
céleri chou
In Spanish
Kokum
apio col
In Greek
Kokum
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Kokum
aipo couve
In Polish
Kokum
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Kokum
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Brassicales
Family
Zamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Garcinieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Kokum and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Kokum and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Kokum and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Kokum and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kokum and Celery Cabbage
Care of Kokum and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.