Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
agricultural areas
Hills, Moist Soils
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
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
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
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Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Rotkohl
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Chou rouge
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Guzmania
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Red Cabbage and Guzmania Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Guzmania are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Guzmania
Care of Red Cabbage and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.