Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
agricultural areas
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Kokum
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Kokum
In French
Chou rouge
Kokum
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Kokum
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Kokum
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Kokum
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Kokum
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Theales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Kokum
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Kokum Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Kokum are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Red Cabbage and Kokum
Care of Red Cabbage and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.