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About Broccoli and Candytuft


About Candytuft and Broccoli


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Perennial  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean  

Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  
-  

Number of Varieties
3  
99+
220  
32

Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
5-9  

AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
9-3  

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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
40.60 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Long linear and narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings  
Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
-  
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch  
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching  
Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste  
Agroforestry  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks  
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)  
IBERIS sempervirens  

Common Name
Broccoli  
Candytuft  

In Hindi
ब्रोकली  
Candytuft  

In German
Brokkoli  
Schleifenblume  

In French
Brocoli  
candytuft  

In Spanish
Brócoli  
candytuft  

In Greek
μπρόκολο  
candytuft  

In Portuguese
brócolis  
ibero  

In Polish
brokuły  
candytuft  

In Latin
Brocoli  
Coleus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Brassicales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Iberis  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
19  
99+
50  
99+

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Properties of Broccoli and Candytuft

Wondering what are the properties of Broccoli and Candytuft? We provide you with everything About Broccoli and Candytuft. Broccoli doesn't have thorns and Candytuft doesn't have thorns. Also Broccoli does not have fragrant flowers. Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching and Candytuft has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broccoli and Candytuft and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broccoli and Candytuft

Season and care of Broccoli and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.

Broccoli and Candytuft Physical Information

Broccoli and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Candytuft are as follows:

Care of Broccoli and Candytuft

Care of Broccoli and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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