Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
agricultural areas
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
पेकॉन
In German
Chinakohl
Pekannuss
In French
Napa chou
Pacanier
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
Pecan
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Juglandales
Family
Brassicaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Brassica
Carya Nutt.
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Pecan
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Pecan Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Pecan are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Pecan
Care of Napa Cabbage and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.