Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Silverthorn
Broccoli
In Hindi
Silverthorn
ब्रोकली
In German
Silverthorn
Brokkoli
In French
Silverthorn
Brocoli
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Brócoli
In Greek
Silverthorn
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
brócolis
In Polish
Silverthorn
brokuły
In Latin
Silverthorn
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Capparales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Broccoli
Season and care of Silverthorn and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Silverthorn and Broccoli Physical Information
Silverthorn and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Broccoli are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Silverthorn and Broccoli
Care of Silverthorn and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Silverthorn 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.