Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Sellerie Kohl
In French
panaché manioc
céleri chou
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
apio col
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
aipo couve
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
seler Kapusta
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Brassica apium
Order
Malpighiales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Manihoteae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage
Care of Variegated Cassava and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.