Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Candytuft
Broccoli
In Hindi
Candytuft
ब्रोकली
In German
Schleifenblume
Brokkoli
In French
candytuft
Brocoli
In Spanish
candytuft
Brócoli
In Greek
candytuft
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
ibero
brócolis
In Polish
candytuft
brokuły
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Candytuft and Broccoli
Season and care of Candytuft and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Candytuft and Broccoli Physical Information
Candytuft and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Broccoli are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Candytuft and Broccoli
Care of Candytuft and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.