Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Pale White, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Insects
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Black Currant
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Carandas
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
karondas
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
karondas
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
karondas
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
karondas
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
karondas
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
karondas
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Capparales
Family
Apocynaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Karonda and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Karonda and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Karonda and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Karonda and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Karonda and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Karonda 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.
