Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Broccoli
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Silver bells
In German
Brokkoli
Silver bells
In French
Brocoli
Silver bells
In Spanish
Brócoli
Silver bells
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Silver bells
In Portuguese
brócolis
Silver bells
In Polish
brokuły
Silver bells
In Latin
Brocoli
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ebenales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asparagaceae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Silver Bells
Season and care of Broccoli and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Broccoli and Silver Bells Physical Information
Broccoli and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Silver Bells are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Silver Bells
Care of Broccoli and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.