Choy Sum

Capsicum

About Choy Sum and Capsicum

Choy Sum

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Europe

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

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

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Pepper

In Hindi

choy sum

शिमला मिर्च

In German

choy sum

Capsicum

In French

choy sum

Capsicum

In Spanish

choy sum

Pimiento

In Greek

choy sum

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

choy sum

cápsico

In Polish

choy sum

papryka

In Latin

choy sum

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Solanales

Family

Brassicaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Brassica

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

185

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Properties of Choy Sum and Capsicum

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Capsicum

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

Choy Sum and Capsicum Physical Information

Choy Sum and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Capsicum are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Capsicum

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