Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
South America
  
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
12-1
  
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, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Broccoli
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
  
अनानास
  
In German
Brokkoli
  
Ananas
  
In French
Brocoli
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Brócoli
  
Piña
  
In Greek
μπρόκολο
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
brócolis
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
brokuły
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Brocoli
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Broccoli and Pineapple
Season and care of Broccoli and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Broccoli and Pineapple Physical Information
Broccoli and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Pineapple are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Broccoli and Pineapple
Care of Broccoli and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.