Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Red Buckeye
In German
Wirsing
Red Buckeye
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
col de col rizada
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.