Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Insects
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Wirsing
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
col de col rizada
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Euphorbiales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kukui and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Kukui and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Kukui and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Kukui and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Kukui and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.