Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
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Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
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
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
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
choy sum
Texas Redbud
In German
choy sum
Texas Redbud
In French
choy sum
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
choy sum
Texas Redbud
In Greek
choy sum
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
choy sum
Texas Redbud
In Polish
choy sum
Texas Redbud
In Latin
choy sum
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
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.