Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
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, Plum
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, 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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Broccoli
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Paperbark tree
In German
Brokkoli
Paperbark tree
In French
Brocoli
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Brócoli
Paperbark tree
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
brócolis
Paperbark tree
In Polish
brokuły
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Brocoli
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Broccoli and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Broccoli and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Paperbark Tree
Care of Broccoli and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.