Choy Sum

Brahmi

About Choy Sum and Brahmi

Choy Sum

Brahmi

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Herbs

Origin

Europe

Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India

Types

Herpestis monniera

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm100.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Grasshoppers

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics

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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Bacopa monnieri

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort

In Hindi

choy sum

ब्राह्मी

In German

choy sum

Kleine Fettblatt

In French

choy sum

Bacopa monnieri

In Spanish

choy sum

bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé

In Greek

choy sum

Brahmi

In Portuguese

choy sum

Brahmi

In Polish

choy sum

brahmi

In Latin

choy sum

Brahmi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Scrophulariales

Family

Brassicaceae

Scrophulariaceae

Genus

Brassica

Bacopa

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1860

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Brahmi

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Brahmi

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

Choy Sum and Brahmi Physical Information

Choy Sum and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Brahmi are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Choy Sum and Brahmi

Care of Choy Sum and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.