Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
choy sum
Pink Flame Tree
In German
choy sum
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
choy sum
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
choy sum
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
choy sum
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
choy sum
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
choy sum
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Brassica
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.