Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
3100
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40000
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
6-1
12-10
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
60.00 cm180.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
30.50 cm120.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblovate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
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
Pruning
-
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Broccoli
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
चमेली
In German
Brokkoli
Jasmin
In French
Brocoli
Jasmin
In Spanish
Brócoli
Hortensia
In Greek
μπρόκολο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
brócolis
Jasmin
In Polish
brokuły
Jasmin
In Latin
Brocoli
Jasmin
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Scrophulariales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Brassica
Jasminium
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
-
Jasmineae
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
19200
1
27800
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