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About Gomphrena and Broccoli


About Broccoli and Gomphrena


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Vegetable  

Origin
Central America  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  

Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed  
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  

Number of Varieties
3  
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3  
99+

Habitat
Terrestrial  
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1  
6-1  

Sunset Zone
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  
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
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.40 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
-  

Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season  

Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold  
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Shade areas, Shallow soil  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Moths, Rats, Squirrels  

Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes  
Bonsai  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive  
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks  

Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea  
Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa  
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)  

Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena  
Broccoli  

In Hindi
Gomphrena  
ब्रोकली  

In German
Gomphrena  
Brokkoli  

In French
Gomphrena  
Brocoli  

In Spanish
Gomphrena  
Brócoli  

In Greek
Gomphrena  
μπρόκολο  

In Portuguese
Gomphrena  
brócolis  

In Polish
Gomphrena  
brokuły  

In Latin
Gomphrena  
Brocoli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Capparales  

Family
Amaranthaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Gomphrena  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae  
-  

Number of Species
90  
19  
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Properties of Gomphrena and Broccoli

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Broccoli? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Broccoli. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Broccoli doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Broccoli has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gomphrena and Broccoli and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Broccoli

Season and care of Gomphrena and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.

Gomphrena and Broccoli Physical Information

Gomphrena and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Broccoli are as follows:

Care of Gomphrena and Broccoli

Care of Gomphrena and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Gomphrena 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.

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