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About Artemisia and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Artemisia


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Europe   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests   
agricultural areas, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-10   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
9-3   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
150.00 cm   
99+
15.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Sienna, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
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   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

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

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot   
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects, Not Available   
Caterpillar, Mites   

Allergy
Pollen   
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation   
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria   
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy   
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Artemisia annua   
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)   

Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort   
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi   

In Hindi
Artemisia   
choy sum   

In German
Artemisia   
choy sum   

In French
Artemisia   
choy sum   

In Spanish
Artemisia   
choy sum   

In Greek
Αρτεμίσια   
choy sum   

In Portuguese
Artemisia   
choy sum   

In Polish
Artemisia   
choy sum   

In Latin
Artemisia   
choy sum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Capparales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Artemisia   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Anthemideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Asteroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
400   
40
18   
99+

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Properties of Artemisia and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Choy Sum. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Artemisia and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Artemisia and Choy Sum

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

Artemisia and Choy Sum Physical Information

Artemisia and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Artemisia and Choy Sum

Care of Artemisia and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Artemisia 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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