Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds
Allergy
Nausea
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Wirsing
Crapemyrtle
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Brassica
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.