Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
2-7
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Pink
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Pink
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Chidori Pink'( Acephala Group, CHIDORI SERIES)
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Chidori Pink Ornamental Kale, Ornamental Kale
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
सजावटी काले
Capnoides
In German
Ornamental Kale
Capnoides
In French
ornement Kale
capnoides
In Spanish
Ornamental Kale
Capnoides
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Καλέ
Capnoides
In Portuguese
ornamental Kale
Capnoides
In Polish
ozdobny
Capnoides
In Latin
decentius
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Brassicales
Agaricales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Fumarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Kale and Capnoides
Season and care of Ornamental Kale and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Kale and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ornamental Kale is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Kale is Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Kale and Capnoides Physical Information
Ornamental Kale and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Kale height is 22.90 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Kale and Capnoides are as follows:
Ornamental Kale flower color: Yellow
Ornamental Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ornamental Kale and Capnoides
Care of Ornamental Kale and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.