Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, 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
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Longan
Broccoli
In German
Longan
Brokkoli
In French
longane
Brocoli
In Spanish
Longan
Brócoli
In Portuguese
Longan
brócolis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Sapindaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Season and Care of Longan and Broccoli
Season and care of Longan and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Longan and Broccoli Physical Information
Longan and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Longan and Broccoli are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Longan and Broccoli
Care of Longan and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.