Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Arjuna
Broccoli
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
ब्रोकली
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Brokkoli
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Brocoli
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Brócoli
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
brócolis
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
brokuły
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Myrtales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Broccoli
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Broccoli Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Broccoli are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Broccoli
Care of Arjuna Tree and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.