Brussels Sprouts

Periwinkle

About Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle

Brussels Sprouts

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Madagascar

Types

Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

11030

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

12-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

121.92 cm1.97 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.96 cm2.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broad, Unlobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

Brussels Sprouts

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

Brussels Sprouts plant

Periwinkle

In German

Rosenkohl Pflanze

Immergrün

In French

Choux de Bruxelles plante

Pervenche

In Spanish

planta de coles de Bruselas

Bígaro

In Greek

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Couves de Bruxelas planta

Mirta

In Polish

Brukselka roślin

Barwinek

In Latin

Bruxellis pullulat herba

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Mollusca

Class

Magnoliopsida

Gastropoda

Order

Capparales

Geraniales

Family

Brassicaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Brassica

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1508

1 27800

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle

Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle are as follows:

Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.