Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BERZELIA lanuginosa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Buttonbush
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Buttonbush shrub
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Button Strauch
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
buttonbush arbuste
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
arbusto buttonbush
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Buttonbush θάμνος
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
arbusto Buttonbush
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Buttonbush krzew
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Frutex Buttonbush
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rubiales
Capparales
Family
Bruniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cephalanthus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Buttonbush and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.