Choy Sum

Amur Maple

About Choy Sum and Amur Maple

Choy Sum

Amur Maple

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

520

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-103-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Keep Slightly Dry

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Acer ginnala

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Amur Maple

In Hindi

choy sum

अमुर मेपल

In German

choy sum

Amur-Ahorn

In French

choy sum

érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

choy sum

arce de Amur

In Greek

choy sum

Amur Maple

In Portuguese

choy sum

de bordo amur

In Polish

choy sum

klon amur

In Latin

choy sum

amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Sapindales

Family

Brassicaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Brassica

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

18128

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Amur Maple

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Amur Maple

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

Choy Sum and Amur Maple Physical Information

Choy Sum and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Amur Maple are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Amur Maple

Care of Choy Sum and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.