Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Broccoli
In Hindi
Perilla plant
ब्रोकली
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Brokkoli
In French
plante Perilla
Brocoli
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Brócoli
In Greek
φυτό perilla
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
brócolis
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
brokuły
In Latin
Perilla herba
Brocoli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Perilla and Broccoli
Season and care of Perilla and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Perilla and Broccoli Physical Information
Perilla and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Broccoli are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Perilla and Broccoli
Care of Perilla and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Perilla 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.