Choy Sum

Desert Willow

About Choy Sum and Desert Willow

Choy Sum

Desert Willow

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Europe

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Chilopsis linearis

Number of Varieties

512

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-107-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-5

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

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Orange

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

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

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

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

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, 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, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CHILOPSIS linearis

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Desert Willow

In Hindi

choy sum

रेगिस्तान विलो

In German

choy sum

Wüsten Weide

In French

choy sum

desert Willow

In Spanish

choy sum

Desert Willow

In Greek

choy sum

έρημο Willow

In Portuguese

choy sum

Willow deserto

In Polish

choy sum

desert Willow

In Latin

choy sum

desert Willow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Lamiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Brassica

Chilopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1870

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Desert Willow

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Desert Willow

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

Choy Sum and Desert Willow Physical Information

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

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Desert Willow

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