Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Melanesia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Broccoli
Snow Bush
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
बर्फ बुश
In German
Brokkoli
Schnee Bush
In French
Brocoli
neige Bush
In Spanish
Brócoli
nieve Bush
In Greek
μπρόκολο
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
brócolis
neve de Bush
In Polish
brokuły
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Brocoli
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Euphorbiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Snow Bush
Season and care of Broccoli and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Snow Bush Physical Information
Broccoli and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Snow Bush are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Broccoli and Snow Bush
Care of Broccoli and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.