Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Upland
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
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
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Daphne plant
Broccoli
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
ब्रोकली
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Brokkoli
In French
plante Daphne
Brocoli
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Brócoli
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
brócolis
In Polish
Daphne roślin
brokuły
In Latin
Daphne plant
Brocoli
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Capparales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
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Season and Care of Daphne and Broccoli
Season and care of Daphne and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Daphne and Broccoli Physical Information
Daphne and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Broccoli are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Daphne and Broccoli
Care of Daphne and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Daphne 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.