False Aralia

Choy Sum

About False Aralia and Choy Sum

False Aralia

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Polynesia

Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

805

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 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

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Green

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Blue, Black

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

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

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

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

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Mites, Nematodes, Scale

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

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

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Plerandra elegantissima

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

False Aralia

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Aralia

choy sum

In German

falsch Aralia

choy sum

In French

faux Aralia

choy sum

In Spanish

Falso Aralia

choy sum

In Greek

Λάθος Aralia

choy sum

In Portuguese

Aralia false

choy sum

In Polish

fałsz Aralia

choy sum

In Latin

falsum Aralia

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Capparales

Family

Araliaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Plerandra

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

118

1 27800

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Properties of False Aralia and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of False Aralia and Choy Sum

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

False Aralia and Choy Sum Physical Information

False Aralia and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Choy Sum are as follows:

False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of False Aralia and Choy Sum

Care of False Aralia and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer False Aralia 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.