Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Broccoli
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Capnoides
In German
Brokkoli
Capnoides
In French
Brocoli
capnoides
In Spanish
Brócoli
Capnoides
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Capnoides
In Portuguese
brócolis
Capnoides
In Polish
brokuły
Capnoides
In Latin
Brocoli
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Capparales
Agaricales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Capnoides
Season and care of Broccoli and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Capnoides Physical Information
Broccoli and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Capnoides are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Broccoli and Capnoides
Care of Broccoli and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.