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About Allamanda and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Allamanda


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Shrub  
Vegetable  

Origin
-  
Europe  

Types
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii  
-  

Number of Varieties
6  
99+
5  

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
-  
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  
-  

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  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
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  
-  

Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae  
-  

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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