Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Moist Soils
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a 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 Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
arbre de citrouille
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Oleaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree 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 Pumpkin Tree 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.