Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
White Cedar
In Hindi
choy sum
Techny Arborvitae
In German
choy sum
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
choy sum
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
choy sum
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
choy sum
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
choy sum
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
choy sum
Techny Tuja
In Latin
choy sum
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Choy Sum and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.