Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
agricultural areas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
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
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Konjac
In German
Rotkohl
Teufelszunge
In French
Chou rouge
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Konjac
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
konjac
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Genus
Brassica
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue
Care of Red Cabbage and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Devil's Tongue pruning is done 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.