Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Round
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
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
-
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Pepperwort
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Pepperwort
Rotkohl
In French
Pepperwort
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Pepperwort
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Pepperwort
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Pepperwort
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Pepperwort and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Pepperwort and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Pepperwort and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Pepperwort and Red Cabbage
Care of Pepperwort and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.