Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
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
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Bread Tree
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Brotbaum
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Bread Arbre
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Árbol del pan
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
ψωμί Δέντρο
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Árvore de pão
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
chleb Drzewo
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
panis ligno
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cycadales
Capparales
Family
Cycadaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Encephalartos
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Care of Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Bread Tree and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Tree 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.