Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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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
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Broccoli
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
ब्रोकली
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Brokkoli
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Brocoli
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Brócoli
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
brócolis
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
brokuły
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Brocoli
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Broccoli
Season and care of Guzmania and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Guzmania and Broccoli Physical Information
Guzmania and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Broccoli are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Broccoli
Care of Guzmania and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Guzmania 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.