Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Western United States
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
choy sum
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
choy sum
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
choy sum
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
choy sum
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
choy sum
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
choy sum
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
choy sum
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Choy Sum and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.