Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
In Hindi
Twinleaf
ब्रोकली
In German
Twinleaf
Brokkoli
In French
Twinleaf
Brocoli
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Brócoli
In Greek
Twinleaf
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
brócolis
In Polish
Twinleaf
brokuły
In Latin
Twinleaf
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Capparales
Family
Berberidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Twinleaf and Broccoli
Season and care of Twinleaf and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Twinleaf and Broccoli Physical Information
Twinleaf and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Broccoli are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Twinleaf and Broccoli
Care of Twinleaf and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Twinleaf 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.