Needle Grass

Choy Sum

About Needle Grass and Choy Sum

Needle Grass

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Vegetable

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia

Europe

Types

Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata

Number of Varieties

405

0 40000

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Habitat

meadows, Slopes

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-3

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

76.20 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

Ivory, Light Green, Silver

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory, Silver

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fibre

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Bridal Veil Needle Grass

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Needle Grass

choy sum

In German

Nadel- Gras

choy sum

In French

aiguille Herbe

choy sum

In Spanish

Hierba de aguja

choy sum

In Greek

βελόνα Grass

choy sum

In Portuguese

agulha Relva

choy sum

In Polish

igła do trawy

choy sum

In Latin

acus Grass

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Capparales

Family

Poaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Stipa

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Stipeae

Subfamily

Pooideae

Number of Species

15018

1 27800

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Properties of Needle Grass and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Needle Grass and Choy Sum

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

Needle Grass and Choy Sum Physical Information

Needle Grass and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Choy Sum are as follows:

Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Needle Grass and Choy Sum

Care of Needle Grass and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.