Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, 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 water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Sikalemen
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Zyklamen
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Cyclamen
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
Ciclamen
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Cíclame
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.