Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Broccoli
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
ब्रोकली
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Brokkoli
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Brocoli
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Brócoli
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
brócolis
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
brokuły
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Broccoli
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Broccoli Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Broccoli are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Broccoli
Care of Ram's Horn and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Ram's Horn 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.