Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Melanesia
Europe
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Mango
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
choy sum
In German
Mango Baum
choy sum
In French
Manguier
choy sum
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
choy sum
In Greek
Mango Tree
choy sum
In Portuguese
Mangueira
choy sum
In Polish
Drzewo mango
choy sum
In Latin
Mango ligno
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Mango Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Mango Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mango Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Mango Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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.