Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
desert broom
फूलगोभी
In German
Wüste Besen
Blumenkohl
In French
desert broom
Choufleur
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Coliflor
In Greek
desert broom
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Couveflor
In Polish
desert broom
Kalafior
In Latin
desert broom
BRASSICA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Cauliflower
Season and care of Desert Broom and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cauliflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Cauliflower Physical Information
Desert Broom and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Cauliflower are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Broom and Cauliflower
Care of Desert Broom and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.