Brussels Sprouts

Vinca

About Brussels Sprouts and Vinca

Brussels Sprouts

Vinca

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

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

4-89-15

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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 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

60.96 cm60.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Pink, Magenta, 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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought, 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

Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

CATHARANTHUS roseus

Common Name

Brussels Sprouts

Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca

In Hindi

Brussels Sprouts plant

Vinca

In German

Rosenkohl Pflanze

Vinca

In French

Choux de Bruxelles plante

Vinca

In Spanish

planta de coles de Bruselas

Vinca

In Greek

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

Vinca

In Portuguese

Couves de Bruxelas planta

Vinca

In Polish

Brukselka roślin

Vinca

In Latin

Bruxellis pullulat herba

Galium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Gentianales

Family

Brassicaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Brassica

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

15051

1 27800

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Properties of Brussels Sprouts and Vinca

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

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Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Vinca

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

Brussels Sprouts and Vinca Physical Information

Brussels Sprouts and Vinca physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Vinca are as follows:

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

Care of Brussels Sprouts and Vinca

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