Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, 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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
choy sum
Abutilon
In German
choy sum
Abutilon
In French
choy sum
Abutilon
In Spanish
choy sum
Abutilon
In Greek
choy sum
Abutilon
In Portuguese
choy sum
Abutilon
In Polish
choy sum
Abutilon
In Latin
choy sum
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Abutilon
Season and care of Choy Sum and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Abutilon Physical Information
Choy Sum and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Abutilon are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Abutilon
Care of Choy Sum and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
