Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Broadleaf evergreen
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Tropical areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2, 21, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DRACAENA marginata
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Madagascar Dragon Tree
Broccoli
In Hindi
Dracaena marginata
ब्रोकली
In German
Dracaena marginata
Brokkoli
In French
Dracaena marginata
Brocoli
In Spanish
Dracaena marginata
Brócoli
In Greek
Dracaena marginata
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
marginata do Dracaena
brócolis
In Polish
Dracena marginata
brokuły
In Latin
Dracaena marginata
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Agavaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli
Season and care of Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli Physical Information
Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli are as follows:
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli
Care of Dracaena Marginata and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dracaena Marginata pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Dracaena Marginata 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.