Choy Sum

Plumcot

About Choy Sum and Plumcot

Choy Sum

Plumcot

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

Europe

Types

Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-106-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

10-1

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Palmately Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, 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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Itchiness, 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

Immunity

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads

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

Plumcot

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Ericales

Family

Brassicaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Brassica

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1825

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Plumcot

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Plumcot

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

Choy Sum and Plumcot Physical Information

Choy Sum and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Plumcot are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Plumcot flower color:
Plumcot leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Choy Sum and Plumcot

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