Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Broccoli
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
ब्रोकली
In German
Chionodoxa
Brokkoli
In French
Chionodoxa
Brocoli
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Brócoli
In Greek
Chionodoxa
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
brócolis
In Polish
Chionodoxa
brokuły
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Brocoli
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Broccoli
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Broccoli Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Broccoli are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Broccoli
Care of Chionodoxa and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chionodoxa 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.