Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
agricultural areas
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Artichoke
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
Artichoke
In German
Chinakohl
Artischocke
In French
Napa chou
Artichaut
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Alcachofa
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Alcachofra
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Karczoch
In Latin
Napa Brassica
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Artichoke
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Napa Cabbage and Artichoke Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Artichoke are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Napa Cabbage and Artichoke
Care of Napa Cabbage and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done No pruning needed and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.