Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Broccoli
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Elephant Apple
In German
Brokkoli
Elefant von Apple
In French
Brocoli
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Brócoli
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
μπρόκολο
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
brócolis
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
brokuły
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Brocoli
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Dilleniales
Family
Brassicaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Broccoli and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Broccoli and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Elephant Apple
Care of Broccoli and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.