Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
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 and Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Cordia subcordata
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Cordia subcordata
céleri chou
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
apio col
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
aipo couve
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Kou and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Kou and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Kou and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Kou and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kou and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kou and Celery Cabbage
Care of Kou and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.