Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Broccoli
candelabro
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
candelabro
In German
Brokkoli
candelabro
In French
Brocoli
candelabro
In Spanish
Brócoli
candelabro
In Greek
μπρόκολο
candelabro
In Portuguese
brócolis
candelabro
In Polish
brokuły
candelabro
In Latin
Brocoli
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Browningia
Season and Care of Broccoli and Candelabro
Season and care of Broccoli and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Broccoli and Candelabro Physical Information
Broccoli and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Broccoli and Candelabro
Care of Broccoli and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.