Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Sandy areas
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Artichoke
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Artichoke
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Artischocke
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Artichaut
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Alcachofa
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
αγκινάρα
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Karczoch
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
cactus
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Artichoke and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.