Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
-
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, 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, Alkaline
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
pinkroot
फूलगोभी
In German
Spigelia
Blumenkohl
In French
Spigelia
Choufleur
In Spanish
Spigelia
Coliflor
In Greek
Spigelia
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Couveflor
In Polish
Spigelia
Kalafior
In Latin
Spigelia
BRASSICA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Loganiceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Cauliflower
Season and care of Pinkroot and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cauliflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Cauliflower Physical Information
Pinkroot and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Cauliflower are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Cauliflower
Care of Pinkroot and Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.