Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, 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, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
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
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Nectarine
In Hindi
choy sum
nectarine
In German
choy sum
Nektarine
In French
choy sum
nectarine
In Spanish
choy sum
nectarina
In Greek
choy sum
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
choy sum
nectarina
In Polish
choy sum
nektarowy
In Latin
choy sum
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Nectarine
Season and care of Choy Sum and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Nectarine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Nectarine Physical Information
Choy Sum and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Nectarine are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Nectarine
Care of Choy Sum and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.