Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Broccoli
In Hindi
silver dollar
ब्रोकली
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Brokkoli
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Brocoli
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Brócoli
In Greek
silver dollar
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
silver dollar
brócolis
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
brokuły
In Latin
silver dollar
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Agavaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Broccoli
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Broccoli Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Broccoli are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Broccoli
Care of Silver Dollar and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Silver Dollar 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.