Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
it is a type of cabbage
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
agricultural areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
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Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Lobed
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
sweetshrub
In German
Rotkohl
sweetshrub
In French
Chou rouge
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
sweetshrub
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
sweetshrub
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
sweetshrub
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Laurales
Family
Brassicaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Brassica
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub
Care of Red Cabbage and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.