Choy Sum

Weeping Fig

About Choy Sum and Weeping Fig

Choy Sum

Weeping Fig

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Ficus benjamina

Number of Varieties

5800

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-1010-15

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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, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm2,440.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm3,050.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black

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

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Water carefully

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Reduce Bruises

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

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Container

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

FICUS benjamina

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree

In Hindi

choy sum

रो अंजीर

In German

choy sum

Birkenfeige

In French

choy sum

figuier pleureur

In Spanish

choy sum

higo llorón

In Greek

choy sum

κλάμα σύκο

In Portuguese

choy sum

chorando fig

In Polish

choy sum

płacz rys

In Latin

choy sum

Plorans ficum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Urticales

Family

Brassicaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Brassica

Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

18850

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig

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

Choy Sum and Weeping Fig Physical Information

Choy Sum and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Choy Sum and Weeping Fig

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