Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
बोतल ट्री
In German
Wirsing
Flaschenbaum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Brassica
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.