Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Broccoli
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Dancing Bulb
In German
Brokkoli
Dancing Bulb
In French
Brocoli
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Brócoli
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
brócolis
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
brokuły
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Brocoli
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Brassica
Tillandsia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Broccoli and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Broccoli and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is .
Broccoli and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Broccoli and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Broccoli and Dancing Bulb
Care of Broccoli and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.