Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Broccoli
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Philadelphus
In German
Brokkoli
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Brocoli
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Brócoli
Philadelphus
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
brócolis
Philadelphus
In Polish
brokuły
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Brocoli
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Brassica
Philadlephus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Mock Orange
Season and care of Broccoli and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Mock Orange Physical Information
Broccoli and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Mock Orange are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Mock Orange
Care of Broccoli and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.