Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
not available
  
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
6-1
  
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
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Broad, Unlobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
  
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
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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
Mosaic viruses
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Insignificant
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
  
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
  
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
  
Brussels Sprouts
  
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
  
Brussels Sprouts plant
  
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
  
Rosenkohl Pflanze
  
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
  
Choux de Bruxelles plante
  
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
  
planta de coles de Bruselas
  
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
  
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
  
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
  
Couves de Bruxelas planta
  
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
  
Brukselka roślin
  
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
  
Bruxellis pullulat herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Tropaeolaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Tropaeolum
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mashua and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Mashua and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Brussels Sprouts season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Mashua and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Mashua and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mashua and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Mashua and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua 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.