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About Pineapple and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Pineapple


What is

Life Span
Biennial  
Annual  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Vegetable  

Origin
South America  
Europe  

Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold  
-  

Number of Varieties
1  
5  

Habitat
Tropical regions  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
4-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
9-3  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
152.40 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
121.92 cm  
99+
15.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Red  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green  
Sienna, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Oval  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer  
Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally  
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
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen  
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  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites  
Caterpillar, Mites  

Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling  
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANANAS  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  

Common Name
Pineapple  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  

In Hindi
अनानास  
choy sum  

In German
Ananas  
choy sum  

In French
Ananas  
choy sum  

In Spanish
Piña  
choy sum  

In Greek
Ανανάς  
choy sum  

In Portuguese
Abacaxi  
choy sum  

In Polish
Ananas  
choy sum  

In Latin
Pineapple  
choy sum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Vascular plant  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Lilopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Bromeliales  
Capparales  

Family
Bromeliaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Ananas  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Bromelioideae  
-  

Number of Species
7  
99+
18  
99+

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Properties of Pineapple and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Pineapple and Choy Sum

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

Pineapple and Choy Sum Physical Information

Pineapple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Pineapple and Choy Sum

Care of Pineapple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pineapple 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.

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