Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Guaiacum officinale
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zygophyllaceae
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:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
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.