Choy Sum

Mexican Hat

About Choy Sum and Mexican Hat

Choy Sum

Mexican Hat

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Europe

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-103-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

10-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

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

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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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

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

Analgesic

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

RATIBIDA columnifera

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Mexican Hat

In Hindi

choy sum

Mexican Hat

In German

choy sum

Mexican Hat

In French

choy sum

Mexican Hat

In Spanish

choy sum

mexican Hat

In Greek

choy sum

Mexican Hat

In Portuguese

choy sum

Mexican Hat

In Polish

choy sum

Mexican Hat

In Latin

choy sum

Mexicanus Hat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Asterales

Family

Brassicaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Brassica

Ratibida

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1814

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat

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

Choy Sum and Mexican Hat Physical Information

Choy Sum and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat

Care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.