Choy Sum

Kinnikinnick

About Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick

Choy Sum

Kinnikinnick

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Europe

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Types

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-105-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

8-5

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

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

White

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

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

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting

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

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins

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

Other Uses

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

Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

choy sum

Kinnikinnick

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Cornales

Family

Brassicaceae

Cornaceae

Genus

Brassica

Cornus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

188

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick

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

Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick Physical Information

Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Choy Sum and Kinnikinnick

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