Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Maclura pomifera
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Osage Orange
Rotkohl
In French
Osage orange
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Moraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Osage Orange and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Osage Orange and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Osage Orange and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Red Cabbage
Care of Osage Orange and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.