Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Radermachera sinica
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
China Doll
Broccoli
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
ब्रोकली
In German
Zimmeresche
Brokkoli
In French
china doll
Brocoli
In Spanish
china doll
Brócoli
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
brócolis
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
brokuły
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of China Doll and Broccoli
Season and care of China Doll and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
China Doll and Broccoli Physical Information
China Doll and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Broccoli are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of China Doll and Broccoli
Care of China Doll and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer China Doll 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.