Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Asia
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Foxtail Grass
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Foxtail Grass
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
ber trawy
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Foxtail Grass 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 Foxtail Grass 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 Foxtail Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.