Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Brassica rapa var. rapifera
Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica
Brassica rapa subsp. perviridis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Flea beetles, white worms
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
BRASSICA rapa
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Bok Choy, Broccoli Raab, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Field Mustard, Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Turnip
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Bok Choy
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Bok Choy
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Bok Choy
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
Bok Choy
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
Bok Choy
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Bok Choy
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Bok Choy
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Bok Choy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Bok Choy 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 Bok Choy 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 Bok Choy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bok Choy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Bok Choy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Bok Choy is Neutral.
Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Bok Choy height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Bok Choy flower color: Yellow
- Bok Choy leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Bok Choy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bok Choy 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 Bok Choy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.