Coleus

Choy Sum

About Coleus and Choy Sum

Coleus

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Eastern Asia, Malaysia

Europe

Types

Plectranthus scutellarioides

Number of Varieties

1505

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

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

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Red, Green, Purple

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Red, Green, Purple

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Purple

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Damp

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Full-strength liquid fertilizer

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot

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

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover

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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plectranthus scutellarioides

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Coleus, Painted nettle

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Coleus

choy sum

In German

Buntnessel

choy sum

In French

Vieux garçon

choy sum

In Spanish

coleo

choy sum

In Greek

Coleus

choy sum

In Portuguese

cóleus

choy sum

In Polish

Coleus

choy sum

In Latin

Coleus

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Capparales

Family

Lamiaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Coleus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

15018

1 27800

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Properties of Coleus and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Coleus and Choy Sum

Season and care of Coleus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Choy Sum season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Coleus and Choy Sum Physical Information

Coleus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Choy Sum are as follows:

Coleus flower color:
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Coleus and Choy Sum

Care of Coleus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.