Broccoli

Copperleaf

About Broccoli and Copperleaf

Broccoli

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Melanesia

Types

Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

312

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Cold Regions

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

12-1

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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Throat itching

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Skin Problems

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

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Broccoli

Copperleaf

In Hindi

ब्रोकली

Copperleaf

In German

Brokkoli

Copperleaf

In French

Brocoli

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Brócoli

copperleaf

In Greek

μπρόκολο

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

brócolis

Copperleaf

In Polish

brokuły

CopperLeaf

In Latin

Brocoli

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Euphorbiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Brassica

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

19462

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Properties of Broccoli and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Broccoli and Copperleaf

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

Broccoli and Copperleaf Physical Information

Broccoli and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Copperleaf are as follows:

Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Broccoli and Copperleaf

Care of Broccoli and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.