Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Herbs, Shrub
  
Origin
Europe
  
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
10-5
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pale White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Circular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Abdominal distension
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
  
Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
Dwarf Bamboo
  
In Hindi
choy sum
  
अजवाइन
  
In German
choy sum
  
Ajowan
  
In French
choy sum
  
Ajowan
  
In Spanish
choy sum
  
Trachyspermum ammi
  
In Greek
choy sum
  
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
In Portuguese
choy sum
  
aipo
  
In Polish
choy sum
  
seler
  
In Latin
choy sum
  
semina Carom
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Trachyspermum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Apieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Choy Sum and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Choy Sum and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Ajwain plant
Care of Choy Sum and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.