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About Broccoli and Lignum Vitae


About Lignum Vitae and Broccoli


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America  

Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  
Guaiacum officinale  

Number of Varieties
3  
99+
3  

Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-15  

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  
H1, H2  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
370.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Yellow, Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Green, Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Olive  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Egg-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Very Slow  

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  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings  
Requires watering in the growing season  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Consistently  

In Spring
Moderate  
Average Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Moderate  

Soil
  
  

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
-  
Prune to stimulate growth  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season  
Fertilize three times a year  

Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch  
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil  
Drought, Salt  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
-  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching  
Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks  
Bark, Sap  

Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)  
GUAIACUM sanctum  

Common Name
Broccoli  
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae  

In Hindi
ब्रोकली  
Lignum Vitae  

In German
Brokkoli  
Lignum Vitae  

In French
Brocoli  
Lignum Vitae  

In Spanish
Brócoli  
Palo santo  

In Greek
μπρόκολο  
Lignum Vitae  

In Portuguese
brócolis  
pau-santo  

In Polish
brokuły  
Lignum Vitae  

In Latin
Brocoli  
lignum Vitae  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Sapindales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Zygophyllaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Guaiacum  

Clade
-  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
19  
99+
3  

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Properties of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae

Wondering what are the properties of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae? We provide you with everything About Broccoli and Lignum Vitae. Broccoli doesn't have thorns and Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns. Also Broccoli does not have fragrant flowers. Broccoli has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching and Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae

Season and care of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Lignum Vitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline.

Broccoli and Lignum Vitae Physical Information

Broccoli and Lignum Vitae physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae are as follows:

Care of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae

Care of Broccoli and Lignum Vitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate.

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