Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
In German
Buckeye Putzer
choy sum
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.