Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
agricultural areas
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Sea Grape
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
सागर अंगूर
In German
Rotkohl
Sea Grape
In French
Chou rouge
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Sea Grape
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Sea Grape
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Sea Grape
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Sea Grape
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Sea Grape Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Sea Grape are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Red Cabbage and Sea Grape
Care of Red Cabbage and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.