Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
choy sum
Hydrangea
In German
choy sum
Hortensie
In French
choy sum
Hortensia
In Spanish
choy sum
Hortensia
In Greek
choy sum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
choy sum
Hortênsia
In Polish
choy sum
Hortensja
In Latin
choy sum
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Choy Sum and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Choy Sum and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Common Comfrey
Care of Choy Sum and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.