Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Not Available
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Broccoli
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Kalanchoe
In German
Brokkoli
Kalanchoe
In French
Brocoli
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Brócoli
Kalanchoe
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
brócolis
Kalanchoe
In Polish
brokuły
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Brocoli
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Broccoli and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Broccoli and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Broccoli and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Broccoli and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Broccoli and Kalanchoe
Care of Broccoli and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.