Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Umbrella Plant
In German
Wirsing
Dach-Anlage
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
parasol roślin
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
O Planta
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.