Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Central America
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Ornamental
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-12
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
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Wirsing
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Savoy Cabbage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
col de col rizada
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.