Plant Care Golden Acre Cabbage

Golden Acre Cabbage

Taxonomy

Brassica oleracea 'Golden Acre'
Brassica
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Golden Acre Cabbage

💦 Water

How often to water your Golden Acre Cabbage

Water needs for Golden Acre Cabbage
0.5 cups
every 9

Golden Acre Cabbage needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Golden Acre Cabbage

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Golden Acre Cabbage in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Golden Acre Cabbage: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Golden Acre Cabbage love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Golden Acre Cabbage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Acre Cabbage in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Acre Cabbage

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden Acre Cabbage: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Golden Acre Cabbage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Golden Acre Cabbage prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Golden Acre Cabbage requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

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💨 Humidity

Golden Acre Cabbage doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Golden Acre Cabbage Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Golden Acre Cabbage does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Golden Acre Cabbage →

When and How to Successfully Repot Golden Acre Cabbage →


💩 Fertilizer

Golden Acre Cabbage grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Golden Acre Cabbage →


🌎 Native Region

Golden Acre Cabbage is native to Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and temperate Asia.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Golden Acre Cabbage

Golden Acre Cabbage

Golden Acre Cabbage


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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