Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
चकोतरा
In German
Wirsing
Pampelmuse
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Pomelo
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo 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 Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.