Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
-
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
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Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Broccoli
Longan
In German
Brokkoli
Longan
In French
Brocoli
longane
In Spanish
Brócoli
Longan
In Portuguese
brócolis
Longan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Brassica
Dimocarpus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Longan
Season and care of Broccoli and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Longan Physical Information
Broccoli and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Longan are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Longan
Care of Broccoli and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.