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About Kale and Brunfelsia americana


About Brunfelsia americana and Kale


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual and Biennials   

Type
Vegetable   
Shrub   

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean   
Caribbean   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions   
Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
6-1   
12-9   

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   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.70 cm   
99+
970.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Yellow Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Round   
Elliptic and Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees   
Butterflies, Not Available   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Can be made into a herbal tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)   
Brunfelsia Americana   

Common Name
Kale   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Hindi
गोभी   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In German
Grünkohl   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In French
Chou frisé   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Spanish
Col rizada   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Greek
Λάχανο   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Portuguese
Couve   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Polish
Kapusta włoska   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Latin
kale   
Hedysarum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Brassicales   
Brassicales   

Family
Brassicaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Brassica   
Capparis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
675   
28

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Properties of Kale and Brunfelsia americana

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

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Season and Care of Kale and Brunfelsia americana

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

Kale and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information

Kale and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:

Care of Kale and Brunfelsia americana

Care of Kale and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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