Choy Sum

Copperleaf

About Choy Sum and Copperleaf

Choy Sum

Copperleaf

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual

1.2 Type

Vegetable

Shrub

1.3 Origin

Europe

Melanesia

1.4 Types

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Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10

10-15

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-1

1.8 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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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15.20 cm

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240.00 cm

Rank: 78 (Overall)▶

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

About Flowering..

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15.70 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

180.00 cm

Rank: 70 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow

Red, Green, Copper

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

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2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Oval

Reniform

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Cutting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

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

slow-release fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds, Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Not Available

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

7.2 Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Copperleaf

7.2.1 In Hindi

choy sum

Copperleaf

7.2.2 In German

choy sum

Copperleaf

7.2.3 In French

choy sum

Copperleaf

7.2.4 In Spanish

choy sum

copperleaf

7.2.5 In Greek

choy sum

Copperleaf

7.2.6 In Portuguese

choy sum

Copperleaf

7.2.7 In Polish

choy sum

CopperLeaf

7.2.8 In Latin

choy sum

Copperleaf

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Capparales

Euphorbiales

8.5 Family

Brassicaceae

Euphorbiaceae

8.6 Genus

Brassica

Acalypha

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Acalypheae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Acalyphoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Choy Sum and Copperleaf

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Copperleaf

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

Choy Sum and Copperleaf Physical Information

Choy Sum and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Copperleaf are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Choy Sum and Copperleaf

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