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About Serdang and Broccoli


About Broccoli and Serdang


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Palm or Cycad  
Vegetable  

Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  

Types
-  
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower  

Number of Varieties
-  
3  
99+

Habitat
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest  
agricultural areas, Cold Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
6-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
122.00 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
460.00 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Purple, Indigo  
-  

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
Green, Dark Green  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Palmate  
Oval  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
-  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Moths, Rats, Squirrels  

Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Bonsai  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity  

Part of Plant Used
Buds, Fruits, Leaves  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks  

Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags  
Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LIVISTONA saribus  
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)  

Common Name
Serdang, Taraw Palm  
Broccoli  

In Hindi
taraw palm  
ब्रोकली  

In German
Taraw palme  
Brokkoli  

In French
Taraw palm  
Brocoli  

In Spanish
Taraw palma  
Brócoli  

In Greek
taraw παλάμη  
μπρόκολο  

In Portuguese
Taraw palma  
brócolis  

In Polish
Taraw palmowy  
brokuły  

In Latin
taraw palmarum  
Brocoli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Arecales  
Capparales  

Family
Arecaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Livistona  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
-  

Tribe
Corypheae  
-  

Subfamily
Coryphoideae  
-  

Number of Species
30  
99+
19  
99+

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Properties of Serdang and Broccoli

Wondering what are the properties of Serdang and Broccoli? We provide you with everything About Serdang and Broccoli. Serdang has thorns and Broccoli doesn't have thorns. Also Serdang does not have fragrant flowers. Serdang has allergic reactions like and Broccoli has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Serdang and Broccoli and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Serdang and Broccoli

Season and care of Serdang and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Serdang and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serdang season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serdang is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.

Serdang and Broccoli Physical Information

Serdang and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Serdang and Broccoli are as follows:

Care of Serdang and Broccoli

Care of Serdang and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serdang pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Serdang 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.

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