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About Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon


About Abutilon and Brussels Sprouts


What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Annual  

Type
Vegetable  
Shrub  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Brazil  

Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage  
Abutilon Hybridum Abutilon Megapotamicum Abutilon Palmeri  

Number of Varieties
110  
99+
200  
34

Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained  
Grassland, Rocky areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
8-10  

AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
10-1  

Sunset Zone
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  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
121.92 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
60.96 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Yellow, Red  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads  

Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
No  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects  
Birds, Hummingbirds  

Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C  
Diarrhea, Lung Problems  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
-  
Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)  
ABUTILON megapotamicum  

Common Name
Brussels Sprouts  
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf  

In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant  
Abutilon  

In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze  
Abutilon  

In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante  
Abutilon  

In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas  
Abutilon  

In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών  
Abutilon  

In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta  
Abutilon  

In Polish
Brukselka roślin  
Abutilon  

In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba  
Abutilon  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Malvales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Malvaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Abutilon  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Malveae  

Subfamily
-  
Malvoideae  

Number of Species
150  
99+
200  
99+

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon

Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Abutilon doesn't have thorns. Also Brussels Sprouts does not have fragrant flowers. Brussels Sprouts has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Abutilon has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon

Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon are as follows:

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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