Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
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
Upright/Erect
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.