Broccoli

Cereus

About Broccoli and Cereus

Broccoli

Cereus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Cactus or Succulent, Perennial

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

North America, Central America, South America

Types

Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

princess of the night, Honolulu queen

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Cold Regions

Desert, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

12 - 10

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, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings

Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Scale

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Flowers, Stem

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Container

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

CEREUS

Common Name

Broccoli

Night blooming cereus

In Hindi

ब्रोकली

cereus

In German

Brokkoli

cereus

In French

Brocoli

cereus

In Spanish

Brócoli

cereus

In Greek

μπρόκολο

cereus

In Portuguese

brócolis

cereus

In Polish

brokuły

cereus

In Latin

Brocoli

cereus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Caryophyllales

Family

Brassicaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Brassica

Selenicereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

1933

1 27800

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Properties of Broccoli and Cereus

Wondering what are the properties of Broccoli and Cereus? We provide you with everything About Broccoli and Cereus. Broccoli doesn't have thorns and Cereus doesn't have thorns. Also Broccoli does not have fragrant flowers. Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching and Cereus 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 Cereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broccoli and Cereus

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

Broccoli and Cereus Physical Information

Broccoli and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Cereus are as follows:

Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
Cereus leaf color: Light Green

Care of Broccoli and Cereus

Care of Broccoli and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.