Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Broccoli
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
ब्रोकली
In German
Elefant von Apple
Brokkoli
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Brocoli
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Brócoli
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
brócolis
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
brokuły
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Capparales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Broccoli
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Broccoli Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Broccoli are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Broccoli
Care of Elephant Apple and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Elephant Apple 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.