Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Broccoli
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In German
Brokkoli
Dudleya
In French
Brocoli
Dudleya
In Spanish
Brócoli
dudleya
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Dudleya
In Portuguese
brócolis
Dudleya
In Polish
brokuły
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Saxifragales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Dudleya
Season and care of Broccoli and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Broccoli and Dudleya Physical Information
Broccoli and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Dudleya are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Broccoli and Dudleya
Care of Broccoli and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Dudleya 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.