Paprika Pepper

Choy Sum

About Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum

Paprika Pepper

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Europe

Types

Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper

Number of Varieties

115

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Habitat

Cultivated Beds

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm15.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Crimson

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Black

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Balanced organic fertilizer

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot

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

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs, Insects

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Rash, Swelling

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews

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

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Paprika Pepper

choy sum

In German

Paprika -Pfeffer

choy sum

In French

Paprika Pepper

choy sum

In Spanish

Pimentón pimienta

choy sum

In Greek

πάπρικα πιπέρι

choy sum

In Portuguese

Paprika pimenta

choy sum

In Polish

Papryka Papryka

choy sum

In Latin

Paprika Pepper

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Capparales

Family

Solanaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Capsicum

Brassica

Clade

Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

3018

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Properties of Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum

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

Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum Physical Information

Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum are as follows:

Paprika Pepper flower color: White
Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum

Care of Paprika Pepper and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper 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.