Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
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, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Tamariske
Rotkohl
In French
tamarinier
Chou rouge
In Spanish
tamarisco
Repollo rojo
In Greek
ταμαρίς
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Red Cabbage
In Polish
tamaryszek
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
nemore
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Tamarisk and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Red Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Tamarisk and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Tamarisk and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Red Cabbage
Care of Tamarisk and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Tamarisk 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.