Choy Sum

Copperleaf

About Choy Sum and Copperleaf

Choy Sum

Copperleaf

Add ⊕

What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Europe

Melanesia

Types

Number of Varieties

512

0 40000

👆🏻

Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-15

0 99

👆🏻

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

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

👆🏻

Minimum Width

15.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

👆🏻

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

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

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

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

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Reniform

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

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

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

✔ ✘

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

✔ ✘

Used As Outdoor Plant

✔ ✘

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

choy sum

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Euphorbiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Brassica

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

18462

1 27800

👆🏻

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.

Compare List of Vegetables » More

Choy Sum and Bell Pepper

Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili

Choy Sum and Ornamental Pepper

» More Compare List of Vegetables

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.