Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Ornamental Plant
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Not Available
  
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
  
Desert, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
12-10
  
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, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
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
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealy bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Bedding Plant
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
  
Astrophytum myriostigma
  
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
  
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
  
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
  
Star Cactus
  
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
  
Star Cactus
  
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
  
Star Cactus
  
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
  
Star Cactus
  
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
  
Star Cactus
  
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
  
Star Cactus
  
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
  
Star Cactus
  
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
  
Star Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Astrophytum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cacteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available.
Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
- Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Bishop's Cap Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.