Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
candelabro
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
candelabro
choy sum
In German
candelabro
choy sum
In French
candelabro
choy sum
In Spanish
candelabro
choy sum
In Greek
candelabro
choy sum
In Portuguese
candelabro
choy sum
In Polish
candelabro
choy sum
In Latin
candelabro
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Browningia
Brassica
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelabro and Choy Sum
Season and care of Candelabro and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Choy Sum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Choy Sum Physical Information
Candelabro and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Choy Sum are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Candelabro and Choy Sum
Care of Candelabro and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelabro 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.