Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
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, Dry Conditions
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
QUICKSTICK
Sellerie Kohl
In French
QUICKSTICK
céleri chou
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
apio col
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
aipo couve
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Quickstick
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Robinieae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Quickstick and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Celery Cabbage season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Quickstick and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Quickstick and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Celery Cabbage
Care of Quickstick and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick 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.