Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
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, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORYPHANTHA
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Pima Pineapple
Broccoli
In Hindi
Pima अनानस
ब्रोकली
In German
Pima Ananas
Brokkoli
In French
Pima ananas
Brocoli
In Spanish
Pima piña
Brócoli
In Greek
Pima Ανανάς
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Pima Pineapple
brócolis
In Polish
Pima Ananas
brokuły
In Latin
Pineapple Pima
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Coryphantha
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pima Pineapple and Broccoli
Season and care of Pima Pineapple and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Pima Pineapple and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pima Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Pima Pineapple and Broccoli Physical Information
Pima Pineapple and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pima Pineapple and Broccoli are as follows:
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pima Pineapple and Broccoli
Care of Pima Pineapple and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Pima Pineapple 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.