Choy Sum

Crested Iris

About Choy Sum and Crested Iris

Choy Sum

Crested Iris

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Europe

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

530

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

10-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, 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

Medium, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Bees, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

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

Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Employed in herbal medicine, 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

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iubatum Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Capparales

Asparagales

Family

Brassicaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Brassica

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

18210

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Crested Iris

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Crested Iris

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

Choy Sum and Crested Iris Physical Information

Choy Sum and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Crested Iris are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Crested Iris

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