Choy Sum

Jacaranda

About Choy Sum and Jacaranda

Choy Sum

Jacaranda

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Caribbean

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

518

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-9

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm460.00 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

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

feather-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

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

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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

Fertilizers

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

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

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

choy sum

Neeli Gulmohur

In German

choy sum

Palisanderholzbaum

In French

choy sum

Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

choy sum

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

choy sum

Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

choy sum

Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

choy sum

Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

choy sum

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Scrophulariales

Family

Brassicaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Brassica

Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1818

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Jacaranda

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Jacaranda

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

Choy Sum and Jacaranda Physical Information

Choy Sum and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Jacaranda are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Choy Sum and Jacaranda

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