Origin
Europe
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-10
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
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan, Brown, Sandy 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, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Marijuana
In Hindi
choy sum
मारिजुआना
In German
choy sum
Marihuana
In French
choy sum
Marijuana
In Spanish
choy sum
Marijuana
In Greek
choy sum
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Maconha
In Polish
choy sum
Marihuana
In Latin
choy sum
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Marijuana
Season and care of Choy Sum and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Marijuana Physical Information
Choy Sum and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Choy Sum and Marijuana are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Marijuana
Care of Choy Sum and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.