Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
it is a type of cabbage
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
agricultural areas
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
एमु बुश
In German
Rotkohl
Emu Bush
In French
Chou rouge
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Emu Bush
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Emu Bush
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Brassica
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Emu Bush
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Emu Bush Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Emu Bush are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Emu Bush
Care of Red Cabbage and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.