Cholla

Choy Sum

About Cholla and Choy Sum

Cholla

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

Argentina

Europe

Types

Cylindropuntia spp.

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

Sandy areas, Terrestrial

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Olive

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Olive

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Olive

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Erythema, Swelling

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, 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

Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TEPHROCACTUS articulatus

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Cholla

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Cholla संयंत्र

choy sum

In German

Cholla Pflanzen

choy sum

In French

usine de Cholla

choy sum

In Spanish

planta de Cholla

choy sum

In Greek

Cholla φυτών

choy sum

In Portuguese

planta Salão

choy sum

In Polish

roślin Hall

choy sum

In Latin

plant Hall

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Capparales

Family

Cactaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Tephrocactus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cylindropuntieae

Subfamily

Opuntioideae

Number of Species

5718

1 27800

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Properties of Cholla and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Cholla and Choy Sum

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

Cholla and Choy Sum Physical Information

Cholla and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Choy Sum are as follows:

Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Cholla and Choy Sum

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