Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
8-10
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Rich
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
  
süße Limone
  
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Citroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime. Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.