Choy Sum

Paprika Pepper

About Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper

Choy Sum

Paprika Pepper

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Europe

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

511

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Red, Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Pale Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Balanced organic fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Beetles, Bugs, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Rash, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, 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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper

In Hindi

choy sum

Paprika Pepper

In German

choy sum

Paprika -Pfeffer

In French

choy sum

Paprika Pepper

In Spanish

choy sum

Pimentón pimienta

In Greek

choy sum

πάπρικα πιπέρι

In Portuguese

choy sum

Paprika pimenta

In Polish

choy sum

Papryka Papryka

In Latin

choy sum

Paprika Pepper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Solanales

Family

Brassicaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Brassica

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

1830

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper

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

Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper Physical Information

Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green

Care of Choy Sum and Paprika Pepper

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