Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Australia
Types
it is a type of cabbage
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Rotkohl
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Chou rouge
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Red Cabbage and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.