Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Mexico
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
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
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Not Available
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Boston Ivy
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
Boston Ivy
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Brassica
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.