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False Indigo
Brussels Sprouts
About Brussels Sprouts and False Indigo


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  
Type
Shrub  
Vegetable  
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Types
Blue False Indigo White False Indigo  
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage  
Number of Varieties
2  
99+
110  
99+
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions  
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8  
4-8  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
6-1  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  
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
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
121.92 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
60.96 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple  
Yellow  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Light Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray  
-  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray  
Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray  
Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Broad, Unlobed  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
No  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
Yes  
No  
Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
-  
No  
Attracts
-  
Insects  
Allergy
-  
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin  
Edible Uses
No  
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  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Fruits  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
-  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Insignificant  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens  
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)  
Common Name
False Indigo  
Brussels Sprouts  
In Hindi
इंडिगो  
Brussels Sprouts plant  
In German
falsches Indigo  
Rosenkohl Pflanze  
In French
faux Indigo  
Choux de Bruxelles plante  
In Spanish
Falso Indigo  
planta de coles de Bruselas  
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo  
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών  
In Portuguese
false Indigo  
Couves de Bruxelas planta  
In Polish
fałsz Indigo  
Brukselka roślin  
In Latin
falsum indicum  
Bruxellis pullulat herba  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Fabales  
Capparales  
Family
Fabaceae  
Brassicaceae  
Genus
Amorpha  
Brassica  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
-  
-  
Number of Species
21  
150  
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Properties of False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts

Wondering what are the properties of False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts? We provide you with everything About False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts. False Indigo doesn't have thorns and Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns. Also False Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. False Indigo has allergic reactions like and Brussels Sprouts has allergic reactions like . 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 False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts

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

False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information

False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:

Care of False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts

Care of False Indigo and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Indigo 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.

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