Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Broccoli
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
jumping cholla
In German
Brokkoli
jumping cholla
In French
Brocoli
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Brócoli
jumping cholla
In Greek
μπρόκολο
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
brócolis
jumping cholla
In Polish
brokuły
jumping cholla
In Latin
Brocoli
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cylindropuntia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Broccoli and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Broccoli and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Broccoli and Jumping Cholla
Care of Broccoli and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.