Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Lawn
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Broccoli
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
ब्रोकली
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Brokkoli
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Brocoli
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Brócoli
In Greek
Windmill Palm
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
brócolis
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
brokuły
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Capparales
Family
Arecaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Broccoli
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Broccoli Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Broccoli are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Broccoli
Care of Windmill Palm and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Windmill Palm 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.