Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-15
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Macaw
In French
Savoy Cabbage
ara
In Spanish
col de col rizada
guacamayo
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
μακώ
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
arara
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
ara
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Ara
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Macaw
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Macaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Macaw Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Macaw are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Macaw
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.