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About Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Goldmine Phlox


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Trees   
Vegetable   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   
Europe   

Types
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
136   
34
Not Available   

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   
agricultural areas, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-10   

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, 18, 19, 20, 21   
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   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
15.20 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
15.70 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Magenta   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Sienna, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Gold   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Gold   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
White, Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

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

Fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer   
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker   
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Caterpillar, Mites   

Allergy
Pollen   
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'   
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)   

Common Name
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox   
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi   

In Hindi
Goldmine Phlox   
choy sum   

In German
Goldgrube Phlox   
choy sum   

In French
Phlox Goldmine   
choy sum   

In Spanish
Phlox Goldmine   
choy sum   

In Greek
Goldmine Phlox   
choy sum   

In Portuguese
Phlox Goldmine   
choy sum   

In Polish
Goldmine Phlox   
choy sum   

In Latin
.org Phlox   
choy sum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Solanales   
Capparales   

Family
Polemoniaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Phlox   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Phlocideae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Polemonioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
18   
99+

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Properties of Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum

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

Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum Physical Information

Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum

Care of Goldmine Phlox and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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.

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