Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Glossy abelia
In German
choy sum
Abelia
In French
choy sum
Abelia
In Spanish
choy sum
Abelia
In Greek
choy sum
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
choy sum
Abelia
In Polish
choy sum
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Dipsacales
Family
Brassicaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Choy Sum and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Abelia. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Abelia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Choy Sum and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Abelia
Season and care of Choy Sum and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Abelia Physical Information
Choy Sum and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Choy Sum and Abelia are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Choy Sum and Abelia
Care of Choy Sum and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.