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Myosotis Sylvatica
Myosotis Sylvatica

Choy Sum
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About Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum

What is

Life Span

Biennial
Annual

Type

Flowering Plants
Vegetable

Origin

Europe
Europe

Types

74
-

Number of Varieties

745
0 40000
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Habitat

Anthropogenic, Fields, meadows
agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7 - 1
9-3

Sunset Zone

21,22
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

Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm15.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm15.70 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Blue, Sky Blue
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Alternate
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits

-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Economic Purpose, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MYOSOTIS sylvatica 'Bluesylva'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Woodland Forget-Me-Not
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Myosotis sylvatica
choy sum

In German

Wald-Vergissmeinnicht
choy sum

In French

ne m'oubliez-pas
choy sum

In Spanish

Myosotis sylvatica
choy sum

In Greek

μυοσωτίς
choy sum

In Portuguese

Myosotis sylvatica
choy sum

In Polish

Myosotis sylvatica
choy sum

In Latin

Myosotis sylvatica
choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Boraginales
Capparales

Family

Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Myosotis
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Boraginoideae
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Number of Species

50318
1 27800
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Properties of Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum

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

Season and Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum

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

Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum Physical Information

Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Myosotis Sylvatica height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum are as follows:

  • Myosotis Sylvatica flower color: Yellow, Blue and Sky Blue

  • Myosotis Sylvatica leaf color: Green and Gray Green

  • Choy Sum flower color: Yellow

  • Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum

Care of Myosotis Sylvatica and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Myosotis Sylvatica 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 Myosotis Sylvatica 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.