Choy Sum

Hornbeam

About Choy Sum and Hornbeam

Choy Sum

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Europe, Turkey

Types

Number of Varieties

530

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-102-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

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

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, 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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

choy sum

हानबीन

In German

choy sum

Hainbuche

In French

choy sum

charme

In Spanish

choy sum

carpe

In Greek

choy sum

γαύρος

In Portuguese

choy sum

choupo-branco

In Polish

choy sum

grab

In Latin

choy sum

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Fagales

Family

Brassicaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Brassica

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

1838

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Hornbeam

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

Choy Sum and Hornbeam Physical Information

Choy Sum and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Hornbeam are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Choy Sum and Hornbeam

Care of Choy Sum and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.