Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
All sorts of environments
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Broccoli
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
ब्रोकली
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Brokkoli
In French
Asian bittersweet
Brocoli
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
Brócoli
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
brócolis
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
brokuły
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Capparales
Family
Celastraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Bittersweet and Broccoli
Season and care of Bittersweet and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Bittersweet and Broccoli Physical Information
Bittersweet and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Broccoli are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bittersweet and Broccoli
Care of Bittersweet and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Bittersweet 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.