Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Red Buckeye
Wirsing
In French
Red Buckeye
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
col de col rizada
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Sapindales
Brassicales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Red Buckeye and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.