Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruits, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Europe
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
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Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
choy sum
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
choy sum
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
choy sum
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
choy sum
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
choy sum
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
choy sum
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bael and Choy Sum
Season and care of Bael and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Choy Sum Physical Information
Bael and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Bael and Choy Sum are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bael and Choy Sum
Care of Bael and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bael 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.