Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
A3, 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, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Irregular
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Compost
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
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Rotkohl
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Chou rouge
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Red Cabbage and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.