Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Capparales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Kukui and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Kukui and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Kukui and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kukui and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Kukui and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.