Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Broccoli
In Hindi
pinkroot
ब्रोकली
In German
Spigelia
Brokkoli
In French
Spigelia
Brocoli
In Spanish
Spigelia
Brócoli
In Greek
Spigelia
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Spigelia
brócolis
In Polish
Spigelia
brokuły
In Latin
Spigelia
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Capparales
Family
Loganiceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Broccoli
Season and care of Pinkroot and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Broccoli Physical Information
Pinkroot and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Broccoli are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Broccoli
Care of Pinkroot and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Pinkroot 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.