Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Peanut cactus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Broccoli
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Brokkoli
Igel Kaktus
In French
Brocoli
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Brócoli
cactus de erizo
In Greek
μπρόκολο
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
brócolis
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
brokuły
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Echinopsis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Echinopsis
Season and care of Broccoli and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Echinopsis Physical Information
Broccoli and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Echinopsis are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Broccoli and Echinopsis
Care of Broccoli and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.