Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Brassica rapa var. rapifera
Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica
Brassica rapa subsp. perviridis
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Winter
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Flea beetles, white worms
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Resolvent
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Broccoli Raab, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Field Mustard, Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Turnip
Pear
In Hindi
Bok Choy
नाशपाती
In Portuguese
Bok Choy
Pera
In Polish
Bok Choy
Gruszka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bok Choy and Pear
Season and care of Bok Choy and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bok Choy and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bok Choy season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bok Choy is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bok Choy is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Bok Choy and Pear Physical Information
Bok Choy and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bok Choy height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bok Choy and Pear are as follows:
Care of Bok Choy and Pear
Care of Bok Choy and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bok Choy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bok Choy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.