Choy Sum

Slash Pine

About Choy Sum and Slash Pine

Choy Sum

Slash Pine

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Europe

Southeastern United States

Types

Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-108-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-8

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm2,290.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

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

occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Pests and Diseases

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

Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Salt, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Small mammals, Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Asthma, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Pinus elliottii

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

slash pine

In Hindi

choy sum

स्लेश पाइन

In German

choy sum

Schrägstrich Kiefer

In French

choy sum

slash pine

In Spanish

choy sum

pino slash

In Greek

choy sum

κάθετο πεύκης

In Portuguese

choy sum

pinho barra

In Polish

choy sum

sosny ukośnik

In Latin

choy sum

VULNUS pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Capparales

Pinales

Family

Brassicaceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Brassica

Pinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

18126

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Slash Pine

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Slash Pine

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

Choy Sum and Slash Pine Physical Information

Choy Sum and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Slash Pine are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Slash Pine

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