Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Pruning
-
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Broccoli
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Brokkoli
Kapok baum
In French
Brocoli
Fromager
In Portuguese
brócolis
Mafumeira
In Polish
brokuły
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bombacaceae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Kapok
Season and care of Broccoli and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Kapok Physical Information
Broccoli and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Kapok are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Kapok
Care of Broccoli and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.