Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Sandy Brown
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
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Root Parsley
In Hindi
choy sum
Hydrangea
In German
choy sum
Hortensie
In French
choy sum
Hortensia
In Spanish
choy sum
Hortensia
In Greek
choy sum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
choy sum
Hortênsia
In Polish
choy sum
Hortensja
In Latin
choy sum
Hibiscus
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Choy Sum and Root Parsley
Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Root Parsley? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Root Parsley. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Root Parsley doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Root Parsley
Season and care of Choy Sum and Root Parsley is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Root Parsley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Root Parsley season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Root Parsley is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Root Parsley Physical Information
Choy Sum and Root Parsley physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Root Parsley are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
- Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Root Parsley
Care of Choy Sum and Root Parsley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.