Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
High phosphorus
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
-
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
Beetles
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Moonflower
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Monet
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Monet
céleri chou
In Spanish
Monet
apio col
In Greek
Μονέ
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Monet
aipo couve
In Polish
Monet
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Monet
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Moonflower and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Moonflower and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Moonflower and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Moonflower and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Moonflower and Celery Cabbage
Care of Moonflower and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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.