Choy Sum

Asparagus

About Choy Sum and Asparagus

Choy Sum

Asparagus

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual

Perennial

1.2 Type

Vegetable

1.3 Origin

Europe

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

1.4 Types

Not Available

garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA212

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Loamy soils, Well Drained

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-8

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-3

8-1

1.8 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

A1, A2, A3, 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

Not Available

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

15.70 cm60.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow

White, Gold

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Yellow green, Orange Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Purple

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Purple

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oval

Lanceolate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Not Available

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

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

Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Not Available

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut away fading foliage

4.8 Fertilizers

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

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

Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

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

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Beetles, Bugs, Fishes

5.12 Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Not Available

Beautification, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Shoots, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'

7.2 Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus

7.2.1 In Hindi

choy sum

शतावर

7.2.2 In German

choy sum

Gemüsespargel

7.2.3 In French

choy sum

Asperge

7.2.4 In Spanish

choy sum

Asparagus

7.2.5 In Greek

choy sum

σπαράγγι

7.2.6 In Portuguese

choy sum

Asparagus

7.2.7 In Polish

choy sum

Szparag lekarski

7.2.8 In Latin

choy sum

Asparagus

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Capparales

Asparagales

8.5 Family

Brassicaceae

Liliaceae

8.6 Genus

Brassica

Asparagus

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Asparagoideae

8.10 Number of Species

185

1 27800

Properties of Choy Sum and Asparagus

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Asparagus

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

Choy Sum and Asparagus Physical Information

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

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green

Care of Choy Sum and Asparagus

Care of Choy Sum and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.