Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Farms, Mountains
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Blumenkohl
Pekannuss
In French
Choufleur
Pacanier
In Spanish
Coliflor
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Κουνουπίδι
Pecan
In Portuguese
Couveflor
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Kalafior
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Juglandales
Family
Brassicaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Brassica
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Cauliflower and Pecan
Season and care of Cauliflower and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Cauliflower and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cauliflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Cauliflower and Pecan Physical Information
Cauliflower and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cauliflower and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Cauliflower and Pecan
Care of Cauliflower and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.