Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
Tatsoi
leatherleaf
In German
Tatsoi
Leatherleaf
In French
Tatsoi
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
Tatsoi
leatherleaf
In Greek
Tatsoi
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
leatherleaf
In Polish
Tatsoi
Leatherleaf
In Latin
Tatsoi
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Brassicales
Polypodiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tatsoi and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Tatsoi and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Tatsoi and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Tatsoi and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tatsoi and Leatherleaf
Care of Tatsoi and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.