Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
New Zealand
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
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Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Caterpillar, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Water Celery
गोभी पेड़
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Cabbage tree
In French
Céleri d'eau
arbre de chou
In Spanish
El apio agua
árbol de la col
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Aipo água
repolho árvore
In Polish
Seler Woda
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Aqua Apium
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Water Celery and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Water Celery and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Water Celery and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Water Celery and Cabbage Tree
Care of Water Celery and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.