Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
choy sum
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
choy sum
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
choy sum
In Spanish
biznaga
choy sum
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
choy sum
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
choy sum
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
choy sum
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum
Care of Bishop's Weed and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.