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About Pink Ipe and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Pink Ipe


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Vegetable  

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Europe  

Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus  
-  

Number of Varieties
10  
99+
5  

Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12-8  
9-3  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
15.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Brown  
Sienna, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Winter  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter  
Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

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

Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed  
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
Pests and diseases free  
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Caterpillar, Mites  

Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations  
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice  
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  

Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  

In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe  
choy sum  

In German
rosa Ipe  
choy sum  

In French
rose Ipe  
choy sum  

In Spanish
Pink Ipe  
choy sum  

In Greek
ροζ Ipe  
choy sum  

In Portuguese
rosa Ipe  
choy sum  

In Polish
różowy Ipe  
choy sum  

In Latin
Pink Ipe  
choy sum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Capparales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Handroanthus  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
30  
99+
18  
99+

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Properties of Pink Ipe and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Choy Sum

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

Pink Ipe and Choy Sum Physical Information

Pink Ipe and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Pink Ipe and Choy Sum

Care of Pink Ipe and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pink Ipe 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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