Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Radermachera sinica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Broccoli
China Doll
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Brokkoli
Zimmeresche
In French
Brocoli
china doll
In Spanish
Brócoli
china doll
In Greek
μπρόκολο
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
brócolis
china árvore boneca
In Polish
brokuły
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Brocoli
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Brassica
Radermachera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and China Doll
Season and care of Broccoli and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and China Doll Physical Information
Broccoli and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and China Doll are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and China Doll
Care of Broccoli and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.