Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
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
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ACER griseum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
choy sum
paperbark maple
In German
choy sum
paperbark Ahorn
In French
choy sum
érable paperbark
In Spanish
choy sum
arce paperbark
In Greek
choy sum
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
choy sum
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
choy sum
klon paperbark
In Latin
choy sum
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple
Care of Choy Sum and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.