Savoy Cabbage

Herb Robert

About Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert

Savoy Cabbage

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

Brassica oleracea var. sabauda

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils

Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

9 - 1

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

21,22

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Yellow

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Blue Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bugs, Rabbits

Allergy

Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Nutrients

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Brassica oleracea

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

Savoy Cabbage

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Wirsing

Kraut Robert

In French

Savoy Cabbage

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

col de col rizada

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

Savoy Cabbage

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

Savoy Cabbage

erva robert

In Polish

Kapusta włoska

herb robert

In Latin

Brassica Sabaudiae

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Geraniales

Family

Brassicaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Brassica

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

175

1 27800

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Properties of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert. Savoy Cabbage doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert doesn't have thorns. Also Savoy Cabbage does not have fragrant flowers. Savoy Cabbage has allergic reactions like Nausea and Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert

Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert Physical Information

Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert are as follows:

Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert

Care of Savoy Cabbage and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.