Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
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
Aphids, Mites, White outside
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Dental erosion
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
choy sum
In German
Bearss Kalk
choy sum
In French
Bearss chaux
choy sum
In Spanish
Bearss cal
choy sum
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
choy sum
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
choy sum
In Polish
bearss wapna
choy sum
In Latin
bearss lime
choy sum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Rutaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Choy Sum
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bearss Lime and Choy Sum Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Choy Sum are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Choy Sum
Care of Bearss Lime and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bearss Lime 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.