Desert Willow

Choy Sum

About Desert Willow and Choy Sum

Desert Willow

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Europe

Types

Chilopsis linearis

Number of Varieties

125

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-5

9-3

Sunset Zone

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm15.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange

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

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

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

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

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

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Asthma

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

Air purification, Food for insects

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, 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

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CHILOPSIS linearis

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Desert Willow

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

रेगिस्तान विलो

choy sum

In German

Wüsten Weide

choy sum

In French

desert Willow

choy sum

In Spanish

Desert Willow

choy sum

In Greek

έρημο Willow

choy sum

In Portuguese

Willow deserto

choy sum

In Polish

desert Willow

choy sum

In Latin

desert Willow

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Capparales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Chilopsis

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

7018

1 27800

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Properties of Desert Willow and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Desert Willow and Choy Sum

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

Desert Willow and Choy Sum Physical Information

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

Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Desert Willow and Choy Sum

Care of Desert Willow and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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.