Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
agricultural areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
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
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Rotkohl
Schwarze Birke
In French
Chou rouge
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Black Birch
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Black Birch Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Black Birch are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Black Birch
Care of Red Cabbage and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.