Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Humid climates
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Broccoli
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
ब्रोकली
In German
Dancing Bulb
Brokkoli
In French
Dancing Bulb
Brocoli
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Brócoli
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
brócolis
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
brokuły
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Broccoli
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Broccoli Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Broccoli are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Broccoli
Care of Dancing Bulb and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Dancing Bulb 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.