Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Broccoli
In Hindi
Water Celery
ब्रोकली
In German
Wasser Sellerie
Brokkoli
In French
Céleri d'eau
Brocoli
In Spanish
El apio agua
Brócoli
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Aipo água
brócolis
In Polish
Seler Woda
brokuły
In Latin
Aqua Apium
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Water Celery and Broccoli
Season and care of Water Celery and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Water Celery and Broccoli Physical Information
Water Celery and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Broccoli are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Water Celery and Broccoli
Care of Water Celery and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Water Celery 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.