Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Belly Bamboo 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo 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 Buddha's Belly Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Belly Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Buddha's Belly Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Buddha's Belly Bamboo height is 152.40 cm and width 5.50 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Buddha's Belly Bamboo flower color: Red
- Buddha's Belly Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Buddha's Belly Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Belly Bamboo pruning is done Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Belly Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.