Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
1102
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40000
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-85-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
6-1
9-5
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
121.92 cm370.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
60.96 cm300.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Shape
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Elliptic
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Red Buckeye
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Red Buckeye
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Red Buckeye
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Brassica
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
15020
1
27800
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