Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
As decorated salad, Beautification
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
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Broccoli
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Red Pitaya
In German
Brokkoli
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Brocoli
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Brócoli
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
brócolis
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
brokuły
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Brocoli
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Hylocereus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Broccoli and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Broccoli and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Broccoli and Red Pitaya
Care of Broccoli and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Red Pitaya 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 Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.