Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
malva neglecta
In German
Wirsing
malva neglecta
In French
Savoy Cabbage
malva neglecta
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
malva neglecta
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
neglecta malva
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.