Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
candlenut पेड़
In German
Wirsing
Candlenut Baum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
col de col rizada
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Malpighiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candlenut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.