Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Broccoli
Common Mallow
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
malva neglecta
In German
Brokkoli
malva neglecta
In French
Brocoli
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Brócoli
Malva neglecta
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
brócolis
malva neglecta
In Polish
brokuły
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Brocoli
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Common Mallow
Season and care of Broccoli and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Common Mallow Physical Information
Broccoli and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Common Mallow are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Common Mallow
Care of Broccoli and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Common Mallow pruning is done 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.