Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
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Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Broccoli
Schefflera
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Schefflera
In German
Brokkoli
Schefflera
In French
Brocoli
Schefflera
In Spanish
Brócoli
Schefflera
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Schefflera
In Portuguese
brócolis
Schefflera
In Polish
brokuły
Schefflera
In Latin
Brocoli
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Brassica
Schefflera
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Schefflera
Season and care of Broccoli and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Schefflera Physical Information
Broccoli and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Broccoli and Schefflera
Care of Broccoli and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.