Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Skyflower
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, 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, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
DURANTA
Common Name
Broccoli
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In German
Brokkoli
Duranta
In French
Brocoli
Duranta
In Spanish
Brócoli
Duranta
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Duranta
In Portuguese
brócolis
Duranta
In Polish
brokuły
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Duranta
Season and care of Broccoli and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Duranta Physical Information
Broccoli and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Duranta are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Duranta
Care of Broccoli and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.