China Aster

Choy Sum

About China Aster and Choy Sum

China Aster

Choy Sum

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual

1.2 Type

Flowering Plants

Vegetable

1.3 Origin

China

Europe

1.4 Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Cold Regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9

4-10

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-3

1.8 Sunset Zone

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

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

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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20.30 cm

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15.20 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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25.40 cm

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15.70 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Sienna, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Green, Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

fungus

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

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

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5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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Sometimes

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Caterpillar, Mites

5.12 Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

7.2 Common Name

China Aster

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

7.2.1 In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

choy sum

7.2.2 In German

China Aster

choy sum

7.2.3 In French

Chine Aster

choy sum

7.2.4 In Spanish

aster de China

choy sum

7.2.5 In Greek

Κίνα Aster

choy sum

7.2.6 In Portuguese

China Aster

choy sum

7.2.7 In Polish

Chiny Aster

choy sum

7.2.8 In Latin

Sinis Aster

choy sum

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Asterales

Capparales

8.5 Family

Asteraceae

Brassicaceae

8.6 Genus

Callistephus

Brassica

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Astereae

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8.9 Subfamily

Asteroideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of China Aster and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of China Aster and Choy Sum

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

China Aster and Choy Sum Physical Information

China Aster and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Choy Sum are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of China Aster and Choy Sum

Care of China Aster and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.