Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for insects, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Broccoli
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Brokkoli
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Brocoli
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Brócoli
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
μπρόκολο
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
brócolis
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
brokuły
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Brocoli
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Broccoli and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.