Choy Sum

Softstem Bulrush

About Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush

Choy Sum

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Europe

North America

Types

Grass

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rhizome division, 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

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

Poorly 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

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Itchiness

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

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

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

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

choy sum

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Capparales

Poales

Family

Brassicaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Brassica

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1835

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush

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

Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Choy Sum and Softstem Bulrush

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