Choy Sum

Timor Black Bamboo

About Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo

Choy Sum

Timor Black Bamboo

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Grass

Origin

Europe

Southeastern Asia

Types

Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo

Number of Varieties

51000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-109-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12 - 8

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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm1,520.00 cm

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm50.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

Aphids, Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Aphids, Insects

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, 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

Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

BAMBUSA lako

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo

In Hindi

choy sum

तिमोर काला बांस

In German

choy sum

Timor-schwarzer Bambus

In French

choy sum

Timor bambou noir

In Spanish

choy sum

Timor Negro de bambú

In Greek

choy sum

Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού

In Portuguese

choy sum

Timor Black Bamboo

In Polish

choy sum

Timor Czarny Bambus

In Latin

choy sum

Timor Niger Bamboo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Capparales

Poales

Family

Brassicaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Brassica

Bambusa

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Poaceae

Subfamily

Barnadesioideae

Number of Species

18130

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo

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

Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information

Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and Timor Black Bamboo

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