Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Sweet Box
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Sarcococca confus
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa 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.