Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
common pear
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Kultur-Birne
Rotkohl
In French
Poirier commun
Chou rouge
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage
Care of Seckel Pear and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.