Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
China
Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Farms, Mountains
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
7-99
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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
फूलगोभी
चाय ओलिव
In German
Blumenkohl
Tea Olive
In French
Choufleur
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Coliflor
té verde oliva
In Greek
Κουνουπίδι
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Couveflor
Tea Olive
In Polish
Kalafior
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
BRASSICA
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cauliflower and Tea Olive
Season and care of Cauliflower and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Cauliflower and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cauliflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cauliflower and Tea Olive Physical Information
Cauliflower and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cauliflower and Tea Olive are as follows:
Care of Cauliflower and Tea Olive
Care of Cauliflower and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.