Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
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Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
choy sum
Mugo Pine
In German
choy sum
Bergkiefer
In French
choy sum
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
choy sum
Pinus mugo
In Greek
choy sum
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
choy sum
Pinus mugo
In Polish
choy sum
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
choy sum
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Mugo Pine
Season and care of Choy Sum and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mugo Pine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Choy Sum and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Mugo Pine
Care of Choy Sum and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mugo Pine 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 Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.