Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
-
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, 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
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Kracher penstemon
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.