Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Dudleya
In German
Wirsing
Dudleya
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Dudleya
In Spanish
col de col rizada
dudleya
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Dudleya
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Dudleya
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Dudley
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Saxifragales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.