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About Red Buckeye and Brussels Sprouts


What is

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
110   
40
2   
99+

Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained   
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
5-9   

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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
121.92 cm   
99+
370.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
60.96 cm   
99+
300.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Yellow, Red, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Yellow, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed   
Elliptic   

Thorns
No   
No   

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   

The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

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   

Facts

Flowers
No   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects   
Hummingbirds   

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

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

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
Not Available   
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break   

Scientific Name

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   

Classification

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
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Hippocastanoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Red Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Red Buckeye

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

Brussels Sprouts and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Red Buckeye

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

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