Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
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, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Well drained
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, 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
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Broccoli
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Moonflower
In Portuguese
brócolis
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Moonflower
Season and care of Broccoli and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Moonflower Physical Information
Broccoli and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Moonflower are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Moonflower
Care of Broccoli and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.