Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
12, 13
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
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Nutritive
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Araucaria angustifolia
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
candelabra
choy sum
In German
Kandelaber
choy sum
In French
candélabre
choy sum
In Spanish
Candelabra
choy sum
In Greek
μανουάλια
choy sum
In Portuguese
Candelabra
choy sum
In Polish
świeczniki
choy sum
In Latin
candelabra
choy sum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabra and Choy Sum
Season and care of Candelabra and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelabra is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra and Choy Sum Physical Information
Candelabra and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Candelabra and Choy Sum are as follows:
Candelabra flower color: White
Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Candelabra and Choy Sum
Care of Candelabra and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra 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 Candelabra 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.