Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove deadheads
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
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Broccoli
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
silver dollar
In German
Brokkoli
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Brocoli
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Brócoli
planta de la plata
In Greek
μπρόκολο
silver dollar
In Portuguese
brócolis
silver dollar
In Polish
brokuły
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Brocoli
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Broccoli and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Broccoli and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Broccoli and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Silver Dollar
Care of Broccoli and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.