Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
agricultural areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Double-toothed, serrated
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
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
Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 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
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Silver Birch
In German
Rotkohl
Weißbirke
In French
Chou rouge
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Silver Birch
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Silver Birch
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Silver Birch
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Silver Birch Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Silver Birch are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Silver Birch
Care of Red Cabbage and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.