Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Broccoli
Arjuna
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Brokkoli
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Brocoli
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Brócoli
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
brócolis
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
brokuły
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Capparales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Terminilia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Broccoli and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Broccoli and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Arjuna Tree
Care of Broccoli and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and 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. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.