Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Root Parsley
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Hydrangea
choy sum
In German
Hortensie
choy sum
In French
Hortensia
choy sum
In Spanish
Hortensia
choy sum
In Greek
υδραγεία
choy sum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
choy sum
In Polish
Hortensja
choy sum
In Latin
Hibiscus
choy sum
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Root Parsley and Choy Sum
Wondering what are the properties of Root Parsley and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Root Parsley and Choy Sum. Root Parsley doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Root Parsley does not have fragrant flowers. Root Parsley has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, 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 Root Parsley and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Root Parsley and Choy Sum
Season and care of Root Parsley and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Root Parsley and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Root Parsley is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Root Parsley and Choy Sum Physical Information
Root Parsley and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Root Parsley and Choy Sum are as follows:
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Root Parsley and Choy Sum
Care of Root Parsley and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.