Choy Sum

Texas Redbud

About Choy Sum and Texas Redbud

Choy Sum

Texas Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Number of Varieties

525

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-106-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-6

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Green, Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, 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

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

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

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

Texas Redbud

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Fabales

Family

Brassicaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Brassica

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1810

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Texas Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Texas Redbud

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

Choy Sum and Texas Redbud Physical Information

Choy Sum and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Texas Redbud are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum

Care of Choy Sum and Texas Redbud

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