Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Perennial
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
African Iris
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
African Iris
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Iris africano
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
African Iris
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Iris and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of African Iris and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
African Iris and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
African Iris and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of African Iris and Brussels Sprouts
Care of African Iris and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.