Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Lotus berthelotii
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
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
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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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Broccoli
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
ब्रोकली
In German
Papageienschnabel
Brokkoli
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Brocoli
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Brócoli
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
brócolis
In Polish
Dziób papugi
brokuły
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Brocoli
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Broccoli
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Parrot's Beak and Broccoli Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Broccoli are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Broccoli
Care of Parrot's Beak and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Parrot's Beak 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.