Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
Echinopsis pachanoi
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
shrublands
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
San Pedro
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
céleri chou
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
apio col
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Wachuma
aipo couve
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
seler Kapusta
In Latin
San Pedro
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of San Pedro and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of San Pedro and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is and Celery Cabbage season is . The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
San Pedro and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
San Pedro and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of San Pedro and Celery Cabbage
Care of San Pedro and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.