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About Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox


About Hybrid Phlox and Choy Sum


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual   

Type
Vegetable   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Europe   
Hybrid origin, North America   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils   
Not Available   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-3   
8-1   

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   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm   
99+
65.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
15.70 cm   
99+
55.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Sienna, Black   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Ovate elongated   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Root Division   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove dead flowers   

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   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites   
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits   

Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Available   
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   
Food for animals   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation   
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower   
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)   
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'   

Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi   
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox   

In Hindi
choy sum   
Hybrid Phlox   

In German
choy sum   
Hybrid Phlox   

In French
choy sum   
Phlox Hybrid   

In Spanish
choy sum   
Phlox híbrido   

In Greek
choy sum   
υβριδικά Phlox   

In Portuguese
choy sum   
Phlox híbrido   

In Polish
choy sum   
Hybrydowy Phlox   

In Latin
choy sum   
Hybrid Phlox   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Capparales   
Ericales   

Family
Brassicaceae   
Polemoniaceae   

Genus
Brassica   
Phlox   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
18   
99+
67   
99+

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Properties of Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox

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

Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information

Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:

Care of Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox

Care of Choy Sum and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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