Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bold
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Quisco
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Quisco
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Quisco
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Quisco
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Quisco
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Quisco
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Quisco
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Quisco
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quisco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Quisco Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Quisco are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Quisco
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.