Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
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, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Perilla plant
In German
Wirsing
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Savoy Cabbage
plante Perilla
In Spanish
col de col rizada
planta de perilla
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
planta Perilla
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Perilla herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Perilla
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Perilla Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Perilla are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Perilla
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.