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About Allamanda and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Allamanda


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Europe   

Types
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
6   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   
agricultural areas, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14   
4-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-3   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
180.00 cm   
99+
15.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink   
Sienna, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Caterpillar, Mites   

Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)   

Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine   
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi   

In Hindi
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In German
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In French
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In Spanish
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In Greek
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In Portuguese
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In Polish
Allamanda   
choy sum   

In Latin
Allamanda   
choy sum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Capparales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Allamanda   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Apocyneae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
12   
99+
18   
99+

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Properties of Allamanda and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Choy Sum. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Allamanda and Choy Sum

Season and care of Allamanda and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Allamanda and Choy Sum Physical Information

Allamanda and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Allamanda and Choy Sum

Care of Allamanda and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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