Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, 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
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Celosia
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Celosia
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Celosia
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Celosia
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Celosia
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Celosia
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Celosia
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
celosia
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Celosia
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Celosia and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Celosia and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Celosia and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Celosia and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Celosia and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Celosia and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia 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.