Cardenche

Choy Sum

About Cardenche and Choy Sum

Cardenche

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-114-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

11-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 10, 11, 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

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Several shades of Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Several shades of Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Red blotch

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Digestive Problems

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diabetes, Hangover

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Jam

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Genus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae

Number of Species

-18

1 27800

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Properties of Cardenche and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Cardenche and Choy Sum

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

Cardenche and Choy Sum Physical Information

Cardenche and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Choy Sum are as follows:

Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Cardenche and Choy Sum

Care of Cardenche and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche 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 Cardenche 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.