Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Well Drained
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, 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, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
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
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Wirsing
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, 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 Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.