Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
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
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Broccoli
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Spanish
Brócoli
guacamayo
In Portuguese
brócolis
arara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Macaw
Season and care of Broccoli and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Macaw Physical Information
Broccoli and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Macaw are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Macaw
Care of Broccoli and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.