Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, 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
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Broccoli
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Chincherinchee
In German
Brokkoli
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Brocoli
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Brócoli
Chincherinchee
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
brócolis
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
brokuły
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Brocoli
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Brassica
Ornithogalum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Broccoli and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Broccoli and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Broccoli and Chincherinchee
Care of Broccoli and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.