Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Southwest Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
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
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Nerium
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Broccoli
In German
Oleander
Brokkoli
In French
laurier-rose
Brocoli
In Spanish
Adelfa
Brócoli
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
oleandro
brócolis
In Polish
Oleander
brokuły
In Latin
Cleander
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Capparales
Family
Apocynaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Wrightieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oleander and Broccoli
Season and care of Oleander and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Broccoli season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Oleander and Broccoli Physical Information
Oleander and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Broccoli are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Oleander and Broccoli
Care of Oleander and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Oleander 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.