Choy Sum

Clove

About Choy Sum and Clove

Choy Sum

Clove

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe

Types

Spices

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

meadows, Pastures

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-107-15

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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

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm100.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Yellow, Purple, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Dark Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

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

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

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

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

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

Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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

Nematodes, White peach scale

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes

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

Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Buds, Flowers

Other Uses

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

Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Syzygium aromaticum

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Clove

In Hindi

choy sum

लौंग

In German

choy sum

Nelke

In French

choy sum

Clou de girofle

In Spanish

choy sum

Clavo

In Greek

choy sum

Σκελίδα σκόρδο

In Portuguese

choy sum

dente de alho

In Polish

choy sum

Ząbek

In Latin

choy sum

Castanea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Myrtales

Family

Brassicaceae

Musaceae

Genus

Brassica

Syzygium

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Syzygieae

Subfamily

Myrtoideae

Number of Species

181200

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Clove

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Clove

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

Choy Sum and Clove Physical Information

Choy Sum and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Clove are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Clove leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Clove

Care of Choy Sum and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clove pruning is done 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.