Choy Sum

Snow Flake

About Choy Sum and Snow Flake

Choy Sum

Snow Flake

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Europe

Mexico, Central America

Types

Number of Varieties

520

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Grassland, wooded grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-13

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-9

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, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm120.00 cm

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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

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

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 small amount of water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water

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

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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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

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Mixed Border

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

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

Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

EUPHORBIA leucocephala

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Christmas flower white lace euphorbia snow bush snow flake snows of Kilimanjaro white Christmas bush

In Hindi

choy sum

Snow Flake

In German

choy sum

Schneeflocke

In French

choy sum

Flocon de neige

In Spanish

choy sum

Copo de nieve

In Greek

choy sum

Νιφάδα χιονιού

In Portuguese

choy sum

Floco de neve

In Polish

choy sum

Płatek śniegu

In Latin

choy sum

Aureus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Malpighiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Brassica

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

182000

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Properties of Choy Sum and Snow Flake

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Snow Flake

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

Choy Sum and Snow Flake Physical Information

Choy Sum and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Snow Flake are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Choy Sum and Snow Flake

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