Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Broccoli
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Brokkoli
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Brocoli
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Brócoli
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
brócolis
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
brokuły
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Brocoli
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Broccoli and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.