Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
-
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
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
-
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
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
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
Subfamily
-
Caprifolioideae
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 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Abelia are as follows:
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.