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About Kalanchoe and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Kalanchoe


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Annual   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Not Available   
Europe   

Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
117   
39
Not Available   

Habitat
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions   
agricultural areas, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
4-10   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-3   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Sienna, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Light Green   

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

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

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin   
Oval   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Not Available   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure   
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers   
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch   
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil   
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Bees, Butterflies   
Caterpillar, Mites   

Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing   
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone   
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste   
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles   
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant   
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
Not Available   
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'   
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)   

Common Name
Kalanchoe   
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi   

In Hindi
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In German
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In French
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In Spanish
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In Greek
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In Portuguese
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In Polish
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

In Latin
Kalanchoe   
choy sum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Capparales   

Family
Crassulaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Kalanchoe   
Brassica   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
117   
99+
18   
99+

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Properties of Kalanchoe and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Choy Sum

Season and care of Kalanchoe and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Choy Sum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Kalanchoe and Choy Sum Physical Information

Kalanchoe and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Kalanchoe and Choy Sum

Care of Kalanchoe and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate 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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