Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Brazil
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
agricultural areas
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Abutilon
In German
Rotkohl
Abutilon
In French
Chou rouge
Abutilon
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Abutilon
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Abutilon
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Abutilon
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Abutilon
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Abutilon Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Abutilon are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Abutilon
Care of Red Cabbage and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.