Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
pinkroot
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Spigelia
Wirsing
In French
Spigelia
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Spigelia
col de col rizada
In Greek
Spigelia
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Spigelia
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Spigelia
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Loganiceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Pinkroot and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.