Ramphal

Choy Sum

About Ramphal and Choy Sum

Ramphal

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Asia, Caribbean, Central America

Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

205

0 40000

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Habitat

secondary forest, Tropical Forests

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green, Sandy Brown

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

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

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels

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

Plant Tolerance

Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Nausea, Vomiting

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties

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

Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Annona reticulate

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

ramphal

choy sum

In German

Netzannone

choy sum

In French

cachiman, cœur de bœuf

choy sum

In Spanish

Annona reticulata

choy sum

In Greek

Ramphal

choy sum

In Portuguese

coração-de-boi

choy sum

In Polish

Flaszowiec siatkowaty

choy sum

In Latin

Ramphal

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Capparales

Family

Tiliaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Annona

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Annoneae

Subfamily

Annonoideae

Number of Species

17018

1 27800

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Properties of Ramphal and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Ramphal and Choy Sum

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

Ramphal and Choy Sum Physical Information

Ramphal and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Choy Sum are as follows:

Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
Ramphal leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Ramphal and Choy Sum

Care of Ramphal and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ramphal 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.