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About Magnolia Tree and Choy Sum


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Europe  
Not Available  

Types
Not Available  
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria  

Number of Varieties
Not Available  
19  
99+

Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10  
6-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-3  
9-6  

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  
Not Available  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.70 cm  
99+
370.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Sienna, Black  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green  
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown  

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
Not Available  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer  
Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Not Available  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

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  
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape  

Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer  
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust  
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood  

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  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Not Available  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites  
Not Available  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  
Not Available  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Available  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  
Treatment of Dark Spots  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

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  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'  

Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia  

In Hindi
choy sum  
हिम चम्पा  

In German
choy sum  
Magnolienbaum  

In French
choy sum  
magnolia  

In Spanish
choy sum  
árbol de magnolia  

In Greek
choy sum  
Magnolia δέντρο  

In Portuguese
choy sum  
magnólia  

In Polish
choy sum  
magnolia drzewa  

In Latin
choy sum  
Magnolia lignum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Magnoliales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Magnoliaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Magnolia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Magnoliids  

Tribe
Not Available  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
18  
99+
210  
99+

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Properties of Choy Sum and Magnolia Tree

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Magnolia Tree

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

Choy Sum and Magnolia Tree Physical Information

Choy Sum and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Magnolia Tree are as follows:

Care of Choy Sum and Magnolia Tree

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

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