Choy Sum

Moonflower

About Choy Sum and Moonflower

Choy Sum

Moonflower

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine

Number of Varieties

550

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1012-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-10

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

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm300.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm5.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Yellow, Ivory

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

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Three Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

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

Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

High phosphorus

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

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

Snakebite

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews

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

Monet

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Solanales

Family

Brassicaceae

Convolvulaceae

Genus

Brassica

Ipomoea

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

18100

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Moonflower

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Moonflower

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

Choy Sum and Moonflower Physical Information

Choy Sum and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Moonflower are as follows:

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

Care of Choy Sum and Moonflower

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