Choy Sum

Feather Reed Grass

About Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass

Choy Sum

Feather Reed Grass

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Grass

Origin

Europe

Types

Karl Feather Reed Grass Avalanche Eldorado Overdam

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-105-9

0 99

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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

2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Gold, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

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

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Spores

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Feather Reed Grass

In Hindi

choy sum

पंख ईख घास

In German

choy sum

Feather Reed Grass

In French

choy sum

Feather Reed Herbe

In Spanish

choy sum

Pluma Reed Hierba

In Greek

choy sum

Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο

In Portuguese

choy sum

Pena Reed grama

In Polish

choy sum

Pióro Reed trawy

In Latin

choy sum

Pluma Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Capparales

Poales

Family

Brassicaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Brassica

Calamagrostis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Aveneae

Subfamily

Pooideae

Number of Species

18260

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass

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

Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information

Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass

Care of Choy Sum and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.