Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
choy sum
Applemint Tree
In German
choy sum
Applemint Baum
In French
choy sum
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
choy sum
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
choy sum
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Árvore applemint
In Polish
choy sum
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
choy sum
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Applemint
Season and care of Choy Sum and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Applemint Physical Information
Choy Sum and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Applemint are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Applemint
Care of Choy Sum and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.