Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
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
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Candytuft
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Candytuft
In German
Wirsing
Schleifenblume
In French
Savoy Cabbage
candytuft
In Spanish
col de col rizada
candytuft
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
candytuft
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
ibero
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
candytuft
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Coleus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.