Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
India, Nepal, China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Betula utilis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cordiform
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 Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Broccoli
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Brokkoli
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Brocoli
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Brócoli
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
brócolis
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
brokuły
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Brocoli
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Broccoli and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Broccoli and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Broccoli and Himalayan Birch
Care of Broccoli and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Himalayan Birch pruning is done 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.