Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
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Number of Varieties
35
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-154-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9-3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
300.00 cm15.20 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
120.00 cm15.70 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
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Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
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Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Esperanza
choy sum
In German
Esperanza
choy sum
In French
Esperanza
choy sum
In Spanish
Esperanza
choy sum
In Greek
Esperanza
choy sum
In Portuguese
Esperanza
choy sum
In Polish
Esperanza
choy sum
In Latin
Esperanza
choy sum
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Tecoma
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
1418
1
27800
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