Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Nausea
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Sikalemen
In German
Wirsing
Zyklamen
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Cyclamen
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Ciclamen
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Cíclame
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Cyklamen
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.