Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
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
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Spanish
Mulga
choy sum
In Portuguese
Mulga
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Choy Sum. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching 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 Mulga Tree and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Choy Sum season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Mulga Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mulga 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.