Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Sweet Box
Broccoli
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
ब्रोकली
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Brokkoli
In French
Sarcococca confus
Brocoli
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Brócoli
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
brócolis
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
brokuły
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Sarcococca
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Sarcococca confusa 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.