Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Nutmeg
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
जायफल
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Muskatnuss
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
noix de muscade
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
nuez moscada
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
nutmeg
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Brussels Sprouts season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Care of Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Nutmeg and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Nutmeg 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.