Quisco

Choy Sum

About Quisco and Choy Sum

Quisco

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

North America, South America, Brazil

Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-154-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-3

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 16, 17, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Vegetative Reproduction

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Skin irritation

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Quisco

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Capparales

Family

Cactaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Echinacea

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

12818

1 27800

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Properties of Quisco and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Quisco and Choy Sum

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

Quisco and Choy Sum Physical Information

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

Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Quisco and Choy Sum

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