Brussels Sprouts

Pinkroot

About Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot

Brussels Sprouts

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Number of Varieties

1101

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Habitat

Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-8

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

8-1

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

121.92 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

60.96 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broad, Unlobed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, From bulbs

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

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

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

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Brussels Sprouts

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

Brussels Sprouts plant

pinkroot

In German

Rosenkohl Pflanze

Spigelia

In French

Choux de Bruxelles plante

Spigelia

In Spanish

planta de coles de Bruselas

Spigelia

In Greek

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

Spigelia

In Portuguese

Couves de Bruxelas planta

Spigelia

In Polish

Brukselka roślin

Spigelia

In Latin

Bruxellis pullulat herba

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Gentianales

Family

Brassicaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Brassica

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

15060

1 27800

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot

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

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot

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

Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot are as follows:

Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.