Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North Africa
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Myrtus nivellei
Number of Varieties
1100
0
40000
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
6-1
-
Sunset Zone
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
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Plant Size
Minimum Height
121.92 cm200.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
60.96 cm200.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Ovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
-
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Good for skin
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Saharan myrtle
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Saharan myrtle
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
murta Saharan
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
myrto Saharan
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Brassica
Myrtus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
1502
1
27800
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