Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-15
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Chorisia
In German
Wirsing
Chorisia
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Chorisia
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Chorisia
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Chorisia
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Chorisia
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Chorisia
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Chorisia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia pruning is done 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.