Choy Sum

Sasanqua

About Choy Sum and Sasanqua

Choy Sum

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Europe

Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

515

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-1

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

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

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

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sasanqua

In German

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sasanqua

In French

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sasanqua

In Spanish

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sasanqua

In Greek

choy sum

sasanqua

In Portuguese

choy sum

Sasankya

In Polish

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Sasankya

In Latin

choy sum

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Theales

Family

Brassicaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Brassica

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

18250

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua

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

Choy Sum and Sasanqua Physical Information

Choy Sum and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sasanqua are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua

Care of Choy Sum and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.