Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Ancho chili
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-12
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Green, Orange Red
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, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
5-10-10 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
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Hives, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face, Swollen Lips, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Anaheim'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Anaheim Chile, Hot Pepper
In Hindi
choy sum
Anaheim Chile Plant
In German
choy sum
Anaheim Chile Pflanze
In French
choy sum
Anaheim Chili Plante
In Spanish
choy sum
Planta de Chile Anaheim
In Greek
choy sum
Anaheim Χιλή Φυτών
In Portuguese
choy sum
Anaheim Chile Planta
In Polish
choy sum
Anaheim Chile roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Planta Anaheim Chile
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili
Season and care of Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Anaheim Chili season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Anaheim Chili is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Anaheim Chili is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili Physical Information
Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Anaheim Chili height is 45.70 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Anaheim Chili flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Anaheim Chili leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili
Care of Choy Sum and Anaheim Chili include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Anaheim Chili pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anaheim Chili needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.