Elephant Bush

Choy Sum

About Elephant Bush and Choy Sum

Elephant Bush

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

Southern Africa

Europe

Types

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

305

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

250.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

121.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Red

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

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

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

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Less Watering

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

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, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 early spring, Fertilize late winter

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

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Stem

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PORTULACARIA afra

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Elephant Bush

choy sum

In German

Elephant Bush

choy sum

In French

Elephant Bush

choy sum

In Spanish

elefante Bush

choy sum

In Greek

ελέφαντας Μπους

choy sum

In Portuguese

elefante de Bush

choy sum

In Polish

Elephant Bush

choy sum

In Latin

bush elephant

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Capparales

Family

Portulacaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Portulacaria

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

118

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Bush and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Choy Sum

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

Elephant Bush and Choy Sum Physical Information

Elephant Bush and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Choy Sum are as follows:

Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Elephant Bush and Choy Sum

Care of Elephant Bush and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.