Choy Sum

Silver Sage

About Choy Sum and Silver Sage

Choy Sum

Silver Sage

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Herbs, Shrub

Origin

Europe

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-105-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

8 - 5

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

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm50.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

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

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

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

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Snails

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antiseptic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

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

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

SALVIA argentea

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

In Hindi

choy sum

रजत बाबा

In German

choy sum

Silver Sage

In French

choy sum

Silver Sage

In Spanish

choy sum

silver Sage

In Greek

choy sum

Silver Sage

In Portuguese

choy sum

silver Sage

In Polish

choy sum

silver Sage

In Latin

choy sum

Argentum Sage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Lamiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Brassica

Salvia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

18900

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Silver Sage

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Silver Sage

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

Choy Sum and Silver Sage Physical Information

Choy Sum and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Silver Sage are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver

Care of Choy Sum and Silver Sage

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