Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Cereus repandus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Never Over-water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Broccoli
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Brokkoli
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Brocoli
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Brócoli
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
brócolis
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
brokuły
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Brocoli
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Broccoli and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.