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
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
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
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
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 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 Latin
choy sum
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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.