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Brussels Sprouts and Oleander


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Southwest Asia   
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink   
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
110   
40

Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks   
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
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
Bushy, Evergreen   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
121.92 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
350.00 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Broad, Unlobed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Fall, Spring   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer   
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots   
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium   
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Unknown   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available   
Insects   

Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic   
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies   
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Insignificant   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Nerium   
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)   

Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander   
Brussels Sprouts   

In Hindi
ओलियंडर   
Brussels Sprouts plant   

In German
Oleander   
Rosenkohl Pflanze   

In French
laurier-rose   
Choux de Bruxelles plante   

In Spanish
Adelfa   
planta de coles de Bruselas   

In Greek
Πικροδάφνη   
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών   

In Portuguese
oleandro   
Couves de Bruxelas planta   

In Polish
Oleander   
Brukselka roślin   

In Latin
Cleander   
Bruxellis pullulat herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Capparales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Nerium   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Wrightieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Difference Between Oleander and Brussels Sprouts

If you are confused whether Oleander or Brussels Sprouts are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Oleander and Brussels Sprouts Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Oleander are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring and Potassium, whereas for Brussels Sprouts fertilizers required are 5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply 10-10-10 amount. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Oleander and Brussels Sprouts if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Oleander and Brussels Sprouts

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Oleander and Brussels Sprouts. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Oleander and Brussels Sprouts as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Oleander is Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy and Scabies whereas of Brussels Sprouts is anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients and Vitamin C. Oleander has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available while Brussels Sprouts has beauty benefits as follows: Not Available.

Compare Facts of Oleander vs Brussels Sprouts

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Oleander vs Brussels Sprouts and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Oleander are Phytodermatitis, Rash and Toxic whereas of Brussels Sprouts have allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Oleander has no showy fruits and Brussels Sprouts has no showy fruits. Also Oleander is flowering and Brussels Sprouts is not flowering . You can compare Oleander and Brussels Sprouts facts and facts of other plants too.

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