Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
agricultural areas
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
White
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Rotkohl
Old Man Cactus
In French
Chou rouge
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus
Care of Red Cabbage and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.