Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
सजावटी काले
गोभी
In German
Ornamental Kale
Kohl
In French
ornement Kale
chou
In Spanish
Ornamental Kale
repollo
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
λάχανο
In Portuguese
ornamental Kale
repolho
In Polish
ozdobny
kapusta
In Latin
decentius
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Cabbage
Season and care of Ornamental Kale and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Kale and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Kale and Cabbage Physical Information
Ornamental Kale and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Cabbage are as follows:
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Kale and Cabbage
Care of Ornamental Kale and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.