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4.8 out of 5 (6 experiences)


Also known as
Wild Cabbage, Wild Cabbage, Early Golden Acre Cabbage, Curly Green Kale, Brassica oleracer, Brassica oleracae, kohlrabi and purple vienna kohlrabi
Taxonomy
Brassica oleracea
Brassica
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Ornamental Cabbage

How often to water your Ornamental Cabbage

every 9
Ornamental 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Wild Cabbage in your home

a window
Ornamental Cabbage love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Ornamental Cabbage does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ornamental Cabbage in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Ornamental Cabbage

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 Ornamental Cabbage after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Ornamental Cabbage is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Ornamental 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.
Sunlight Needs
Ornamental 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Ornamental Cabbage is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Humidity
Ornamental 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.
Soil
Ornamental 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!
Fertilizer
Ornamental 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!
Native Region
Ornamental Cabbage is native to Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and temperate Asia.
Growth Pattern
Ornamental Cabbage is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Ornamental Cabbage can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 1a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
Care Summary for Ornamental Cabbage
Ornamental Cabbage
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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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