Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Myrtus communis
Habitat
agricultural areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Not Availble
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Any balanced general purpose 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
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Common myrtle
In French
Chou rouge
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Myrtus communis
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
murta comum
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle
Care of Red Cabbage and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.