Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-12
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Bread Tree
In German
Wirsing
Brotbaum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Árbol del pan
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
panis ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Equisetopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cycadales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Brassica
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.