Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Broccoli
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ब्रोकली
In German
Hortensie
Brokkoli
In French
Hortensia
Brocoli
In Spanish
Hortensia
Brócoli
In Greek
υδραγεία
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
brócolis
In Polish
Hortensja
brokuły
In Latin
Hibiscus
Brocoli
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Centipede Grass and Broccoli
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Broccoli? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Broccoli. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Broccoli doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Broccoli has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Centipede Grass and Broccoli and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Broccoli
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Broccoli Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Broccoli are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Broccoli
Care of Centipede Grass and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Centipede Grass 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.