Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
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Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Throat itching
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
choy sum
In German
Sellerie Kohl
choy sum
In French
céleri chou
choy sum
In Spanish
apio col
choy sum
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
choy sum
In Portuguese
aipo couve
choy sum
In Polish
seler Kapusta
choy sum
In Latin
Brassica apium
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum
Care of Celery Cabbage and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celery Cabbage 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.