Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Bronze
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
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Broccoli
Sakaki
In German
Brokkoli
Sperrstrauch
In Spanish
Brócoli
Sakaki
In Portuguese
brócolis
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Theaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Sakaki
Season and care of Broccoli and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Sakaki Physical Information
Broccoli and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Sakaki are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Broccoli and Sakaki
Care of Broccoli and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.