Choy Sum

Teak

About Choy Sum and Teak

Choy Sum

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Southeastern Asia

Types

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-10

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm2,740.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

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

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

Water daily during growing season

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

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

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

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

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

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Lamiales

Family

Brassicaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Brassica

Tectona

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

185

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Teak

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Teak

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

Choy Sum and Teak Physical Information

Choy Sum and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Teak are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Choy Sum and Teak

Care of Choy Sum and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.