Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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 pH
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
Requires little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
choy sum
In German
Flammenbaum
choy sum
In French
Delonix regia
choy sum
In Spanish
malinche
choy sum
In Greek
Delonix regia
choy sum
In Portuguese
flamboiã
choy sum
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
choy sum
In Latin
CHORIZIA
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum
Care of Royal Poinciana and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Royal Poinciana 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.