Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Peach
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Applicable
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
flowering maple
choy sum
In German
Schönmalve
choy sum
In French
érable floraison
choy sum
In Spanish
arce de floración
choy sum
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
choy sum
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
choy sum
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
choy sum
In Latin
Abutilon
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Capparales
Family
Malvaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Choy Sum
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Choy Sum Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Choy Sum are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Flowering Maple and Choy Sum
Care of Flowering Maple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Flowering Maple 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.