Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Starfruit
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-14
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every year
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
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Kidney Stone
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Broccoli
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
carambola पेड़
In German
Brokkoli
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Brocoli
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Brócoli
árbol de carambola
In Greek
μπρόκολο
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
brócolis
árvore de carambola
In Polish
brokuły
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Brocoli
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Oxalidales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Carambola
Season and care of Broccoli and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Carambola Physical Information
Broccoli and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Carambola are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Carambola
Care of Broccoli and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.