Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Europe
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow 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
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Babaco
choy sum
In French
Babaco
choy sum
In Spanish
Babaco
choy sum
In Portuguese
Babaco
choy sum
In Polish
Babaco
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Caricaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Babaco and Choy Sum
Season and care of Babaco and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Choy Sum Physical Information
Babaco and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Choy Sum are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Babaco and Choy Sum
Care of Babaco and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Babaco 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.