Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central Asia
Types
it is a type of cabbage
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Habitat
agricultural areas
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Needs very little water
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, Partial 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Sedum acre
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Stonecrop
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Stonecrop
In German
Rotkohl
Stonecrop
In French
Chou rouge
Orpin
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
uva de gato
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
Stonecrop
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Stonecrop
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
rozchodnika
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Sedum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Saxifragales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Stonecrop
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Stonecrop is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Stonecrop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Stonecrop Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Stonecrop are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
- Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Stonecrop
Care of Red Cabbage and Stonecrop include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.