Choy Sum

Satsuma

About Choy Sum and Satsuma

Choy Sum

Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

Europe

China, Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-108-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

10-8

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Green, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Grafting, 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

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Fertilizers

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

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

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In German

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In French

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In Spanish

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In Greek

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In Portuguese

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In Polish

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Satsuma

In Latin

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Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Sapindales

Family

Brassicaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Brassica

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Citroideae

Number of Species

1816

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Satsuma

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Satsuma

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

Choy Sum and Satsuma Physical Information

Choy Sum and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Satsuma are as follows:

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

Care of Choy Sum and Satsuma

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