Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Rhapidophyllum hystrix
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs small amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Rabbits, Small mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
drowsiness, Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
bank hedging, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Aging, Frostbite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
RHAPIDOPHYLLUM hystrix
Common Name
Broccoli
Needle Palm, Porcupine plant
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
सुई ताड़
In German
Brokkoli
Nadel -Palme
In French
Brocoli
palmier aiguille
In Spanish
Brócoli
palmera aguja
In Greek
μπρόκολο
βελόνα φοίνικα
In Portuguese
brócolis
palmeira agulha
In Polish
brokuły
Igła palma
In Latin
Brocoli
acus palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Arecales
Family
Brassicaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Brassica
Rhapidophyllum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Needle Palm
Season and care of Broccoli and Needle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Needle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Needle Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Needle Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Needle Palm Physical Information
Broccoli and Needle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Needle Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Needle Palm are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Needle Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Lavender
- Needle Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Needle Palm
Care of Broccoli and Needle Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Needle Palm pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Needle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.