Brussels Sprouts

Autumn Crocus

About Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus

Brussels Sprouts

Autumn Crocus

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Mediterranean, Turkey

Types

Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Colchicum autumnale

Number of Varieties

11025

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

9-1

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

121.92 cm7.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.96 cm7.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Fuchsia, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broad, Unlobed

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Corms or bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

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

poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Arthritis, Gout, Itching

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Colchicum autumnale

Common Name

Brussels Sprouts

Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady

In Hindi

Brussels Sprouts plant

शरद ऋतु का पौधा

In German

Rosenkohl Pflanze

Herbstzeitlose

In French

Choux de Bruxelles plante

colchique d'automne

In Spanish

planta de coles de Bruselas

cólquico

In Greek

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

φθινόπωρο κρόκος

In Portuguese

Couves de Bruxelas planta

aftomn gema

In Polish

Brukselka roślin

aftomn żółtka

In Latin

Bruxellis pullulat herba

aftomn vitellus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Capparales

Liliales

Family

Brassicaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Brassica

Colchicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Colchiceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

150160

1 27800

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus

Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus

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

Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus are as follows:

Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.