Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 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
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Blue
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
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
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
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
White Star creeper
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Rotkohl
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage
Care of White Star Creeper and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.