Cowslip Primrose

Choy Sum

About Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum

Cowslip Primrose

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants

Vegetable

Origin

Asia, Europe

Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Old fields, Open grasslands

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 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

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

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

Pests and Diseases

Slugs, Snails

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

Plant Tolerance

Variety of soil types

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

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

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Primula veris

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

cowslip primrose

choy sum

In German

Echte Schlüsselblume

choy sum

In French

Brérelle, le Coqueluchon, le Coucou, l’Herbe à la paralysie, l’Herbe de saint Paul, la Primerolle, la Primevère de printemps ou la Printanière

choy sum

In Spanish

Primula veris

choy sum

In Greek

πασχαλίτσα primrose

choy sum

In Portuguese

prímula cowslip

choy sum

In Polish

Pierwiosnek lekarski

choy sum

In Latin

cowslip Primrose

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Capparales

Family

Onagraceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

14518

1 27800

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Properties of Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum. Cowslip Primrose doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Cowslip Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Cowslip Primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum

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

Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum Physical Information

Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cowslip Primrose height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum are as follows:

Cowslip Primrose flower color: Yellow
Cowslip Primrose leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum

Care of Cowslip Primrose and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cowslip Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cowslip Primrose 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.