Choy Sum

Peppertree

About Choy Sum and Peppertree

Choy Sum

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

South America

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

5100

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-108-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-8

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Arrowhead

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

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

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Peppertree

In Hindi

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Peppertree

In German

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Peppertree

In French

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Peppertree

In Spanish

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peppertree

In Greek

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Peppertree

In Portuguese

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Peppertree

In Polish

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Peppertree

In Latin

choy sum

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Sapindales

Family

Brassicaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Brassica

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

18600

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Peppertree

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

Choy Sum and Peppertree Physical Information

Choy Sum and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Peppertree are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Peppertree

Care of Choy Sum and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.