Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
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
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, 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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
African Iris
choy sum
In German
Afrikanische Iris
choy sum
In French
African Iris
choy sum
In Spanish
Iris africano
choy sum
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
choy sum
In Portuguese
Iris africano
choy sum
In Polish
Afryki Iris
choy sum
In Latin
African Iris
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of African Iris and Choy Sum
Season and care of African Iris and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Choy Sum Physical Information
African Iris and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Choy Sum are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of African Iris and Choy Sum
Care of African Iris and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Iris 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.