Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe
Types
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Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
persian violet
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
persian violet
Sellerie Kohl
In French
persian violet
céleri chou
In Spanish
Violeta persa
apio col
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
aipo couve
In Polish
Persian Violet
seler Kapusta
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Gentianaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage
Care of Persian Violet and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.