Choy Sum

Russian Olive

About Choy Sum and Russian Olive

Choy Sum

Russian Olive

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Number of Varieties

530

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-102-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

8-1

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

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Yellow green, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Yellow, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green, Gray Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Do Not over Water

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

pruning needed for strong structure

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

Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

ELAEAGNUS angustifolia

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Russian Olive

In Hindi

choy sum

रूस ओलिव

In German

choy sum

russische Olive

In French

choy sum

Olive russe

In Spanish

choy sum

oliva ruso

In Greek

choy sum

Ρωσική Ελιάς

In Portuguese

choy sum

Olive russo

In Polish

choy sum

rosyjski Olive

In Latin

choy sum

Russian Olive

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Rhamnales

Family

Brassicaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Brassica

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1840

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Russian Olive

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Russian Olive

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

Choy Sum and Russian Olive Physical Information

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

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver

Care of Choy Sum and Russian Olive

Care of Choy Sum and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.