Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of cabbage
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Habitat
agricultural areas
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
12 - 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, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
CEREUS
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Night blooming cereus
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
cereus
In French
Chou rouge
cereus
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
cereus
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
cereus
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
cereus
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
cereus
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
cereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Cereus
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Cereus Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Cereus are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Cereus
Care of Red Cabbage and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.