Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-7
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, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
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In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Twinleaf
In German
Wirsing
Twinleaf
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Twinleaf
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Twinleaf
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Twinleaf
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Twinleaf
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Twinleaf
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ranunculales
Family
Brassicaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Brassica
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.