Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
agricultural areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Red Buckeye
In German
Rotkohl
Red Buckeye
In French
Chou rouge
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye
Care of Red Cabbage and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.