Choy Sum

Pelargonium

About Choy Sum and Pelargonium

Choy Sum

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe

Types

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

520

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Hot Pink, Coral

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

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

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

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

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 water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

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

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Geraniales

Family

Brassicaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Brassica

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

18200

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Pelargonium

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Pelargonium

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

Choy Sum and Pelargonium Physical Information

Choy Sum and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Pelargonium are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Pelargonium

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