Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
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
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Zeder
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Encens Cedar
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Incense Cedar and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.