Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
etrog
  
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
6-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
  
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai
  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
  
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
  
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
  
Common Name
Citron
  
Broccoli
  
In Hindi
नीबू
  
ब्रोकली
  
In German
Zitrone
  
Brokkoli
  
In French
Citron
  
Brocoli
  
In Spanish
Cidra
  
Brócoli
  
In Greek
Κίτρο
  
μπρόκολο
  
In Portuguese
cidra
  
brócolis
  
In Polish
Cytryna
  
brokuły
  
In Latin
Chron
  
Brocoli
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Capparales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Brassica
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available