Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
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Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Mites
Allergy
Nausea
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Schefflera
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Schefflera
In German
Wirsing
Schefflera
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Schefflera
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Schefflera
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Schefflera
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Schefflera
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Schefflera
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Brassica
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.