Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
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
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Silver Maple
In Hindi
choy sum
Silver Maple
In German
choy sum
Silver Maple
In French
choy sum
érable argenté
In Spanish
choy sum
arce plateado
In Greek
choy sum
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
choy sum
plátano de prata
In Polish
choy sum
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Silver Maple
Season and care of Choy Sum and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Silver Maple Physical Information
Choy Sum and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Silver Maple are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Silver Maple
Care of Choy Sum and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.