Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Polynesia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
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, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
-
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Broccoli
False Aralia
In German
Brokkoli
falsch Aralia
In French
Brocoli
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Brócoli
Falso Aralia
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
brócolis
Aralia false
In Polish
brokuły
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Brocoli
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and False Aralia
Season and care of Broccoli and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and False Aralia Physical Information
Broccoli and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and False Aralia are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Broccoli and False Aralia
Care of Broccoli and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and False Aralia 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.