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What is

Life Span
Annual  
Annual  

Type
Flowering Plants  
Vegetable  

Origin
Southeastern Asia  
Europe  

Types
-  
-  

Number of Varieties
10  
5  

Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11  
4-10  

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4  
9-3  

Sunset Zone
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  
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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
15.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
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
Light Green  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acuminate  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K  
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch  
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Caterpillar, Mites  

Allergy
-  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

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
-  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  

Other Uses
-  
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
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TORENIA fournieri  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  

Common Name
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  

In Hindi
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In German
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In French
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In Spanish
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In Greek
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In Portuguese
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In Polish
Bluewings  
choy sum  

In Latin
Bluewings  
choy sum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Capparales  

Family
Linderniaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Torenia  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
195  
99+
18  
99+

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Difference Between Bluewings and Choy Sum

If you are confused whether Bluewings or Choy Sum are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Bluewings and Choy Sum Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Bluewings are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K, whereas for Choy Sum fertilizers required are 8-8-8 and since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Bluewings and Choy Sum if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Bluewings and Choy Sum

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Bluewings and Choy Sum. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Bluewings and Choy Sum as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Bluewings is whereas of Choy Sum is Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity and Rich in Potassium. Bluewings has beauty benefits as follows: while Choy Sum has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Bluewings vs Choy Sum

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