Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Brazil
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Broccoli
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Abutilon
In German
Brokkoli
Abutilon
In French
Brocoli
Abutilon
In Spanish
Brócoli
Abutilon
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Abutilon
In Portuguese
brócolis
Abutilon
In Polish
brokuły
Abutilon
In Latin
Brocoli
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Abutilon
Season and care of Broccoli and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Abutilon Physical Information
Broccoli and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Abutilon are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Abutilon
Care of Broccoli and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.