Life Span
Annual or Biennial
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Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
Tilaka
In German
Chinakohl
Tilapia
In French
Napa chou
Tilapia
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
tilapia
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
tilaka
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
tilaka
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
tilakiem
In Latin
Napa Brassica
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ebenales
Family
Brassicaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Tilaka
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Tilaka Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Tilaka are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Tilaka
Care of Napa Cabbage and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.