Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
11-12
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
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Coleus
In German
Wirsing
Buntnessel
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
col de col rizada
coleo
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Coleus
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
cóleus
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Coleus
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Coleus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Coleus
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Savoy Cabbage and Coleus Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Coleus
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.