Choy Sum

Microbiota

About Choy Sum and Microbiota

Choy Sum

Microbiota

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Europe

Russia/Siberia

Types

Shrub

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

7-1

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

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm2,330.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Scale-like imbricate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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

Water during dry weather, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

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

Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

MICROBIOTA decussata

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae

In Hindi

choy sum

माइक्रोबायोटा

In German

choy sum

Mikrobiota

In French

choy sum

microbiote

In Spanish

choy sum

microbiota

In Greek

choy sum

μικροχλωρίδας

In Portuguese

choy sum

microbiota

In Polish

choy sum

mikroflory

In Latin

choy sum

Microbiota

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Capparales

Pinales

Family

Brassicaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Brassica

Microbiota

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

181

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Microbiota

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Microbiota

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

Choy Sum and Microbiota Physical Information

Choy Sum and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Microbiota are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
Microbiota leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Microbiota

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