Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Nausea
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Applemint Tree
In German
Wirsing
Applemint Baum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Applemint
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Applemint Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Applemint are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Applemint
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.