Rhododendron

Choy Sum

About Rhododendron and Choy Sum

Rhododendron

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

Europe

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

7005

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Consistently

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

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

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

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

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Rhododendron

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

rhododendron

choy sum

In German

Rhododendron

choy sum

In French

rhododendron

choy sum

In Spanish

rododendro

choy sum

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

choy sum

In Portuguese

rododendro

choy sum

In Polish

rododendron

choy sum

In Latin

Rhododendron

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Capparales

Family

Ericaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

102418

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Choy Sum

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

Rhododendron and Choy Sum Physical Information

Rhododendron and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Choy Sum are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Rhododendron and Choy Sum

Care of Rhododendron and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.