Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-15
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Nausea
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
काली मिर्च
In German
Wirsing
Pfeffer
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Piperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.