Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Polynesia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 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
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
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
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Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
False Aralia
Broccoli
In German
falsch Aralia
Brokkoli
In French
faux Aralia
Brocoli
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Brócoli
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Aralia false
brócolis
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
brokuły
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Brocoli
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Broccoli
Season and care of False Aralia and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
False Aralia and Broccoli Physical Information
False Aralia and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Broccoli are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of False Aralia and Broccoli
Care of False Aralia and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer False Aralia 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.