Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe
South America
Types
-
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, 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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Irritate the mucus membrane
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Peppertree
In Hindi
choy sum
Peppertree
In German
choy sum
Peppertree
In French
choy sum
Peppertree
In Spanish
choy sum
peppertree
In Greek
choy sum
Peppertree
In Portuguese
choy sum
Peppertree
In Polish
choy sum
Peppertree
In Latin
choy sum
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
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.