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About Jasmine and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Jasmine


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines  
Vegetable  

Origin
Southern Africa  
Europe  

Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine  
-  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
5  

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
4-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
9-3  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
15.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pale White, White  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Black, Brown  
Sienna, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Oval  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
  
  

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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer  
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew  
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust  

Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas  
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
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds  
Caterpillar, Mites  

Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  

Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance  
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  

Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  

In Hindi
चमेली  
choy sum  

In German
Jasmin  
choy sum  

In French
Jasmin  
choy sum  

In Spanish
Hortensia  
choy sum  

In Greek
υδραγεία  
choy sum  

In Portuguese
Jasmin  
choy sum  

In Polish
Jasmin  
choy sum  

In Latin
Jasmin  
choy sum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Scrophulariales  
Capparales  

Family
Aloaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Jasminium  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Jasmineae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
200  
99+
18  
99+

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Properties of Jasmine and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Jasmine and Choy Sum

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

Jasmine and Choy Sum Physical Information

Jasmine and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Jasmine and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Jasmine and Choy Sum

Care of Jasmine and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jasmine 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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