Copperleaf

Choy Sum

About Copperleaf and Choy Sum

Copperleaf

Choy Sum

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual

1.2 Type

Shrub

Vegetable

1.3 Origin

Melanesia

Europe

1.4 Types

Not available

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NANA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-10

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-3

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

1.9 Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

240.00 cm15.20 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

180.00 cm15.70 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Red, Green, Copper

Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Sienna, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

White, Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

White, Green, Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

White, Green, Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Reniform

Oval

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

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

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

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

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Not Available

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Not Available

Caterpillar, Mites

5.12 Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Not Available

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

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

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

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

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

7.2 Common Name

Copperleaf

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

7.2.1 In Hindi

Copperleaf

choy sum

7.2.2 In German

Copperleaf

choy sum

7.2.3 In French

Copperleaf

choy sum

7.2.4 In Spanish

copperleaf

choy sum

7.2.5 In Greek

Copperleaf

choy sum

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Copperleaf

choy sum

7.2.7 In Polish

CopperLeaf

choy sum

7.2.8 In Latin

Copperleaf

choy sum

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Euphorbiales

Capparales

8.5 Family

Euphorbiaceae

Brassicaceae

8.6 Genus

Acalypha

Brassica

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

8.8 Tribe

Acalypheae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

46218

1 27800

Properties of Copperleaf and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Copperleaf and Choy Sum

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

Copperleaf and Choy Sum Physical Information

Copperleaf and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Choy Sum are as follows:

Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Copperleaf and Choy Sum

Care of Copperleaf and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.