Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
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Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
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
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
Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
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, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Vinca
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
céleri chou
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
apio col
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
aipo couve
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Apocynaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle 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.