Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
choy sum
Artemisia
In German
choy sum
Artemisia
In French
choy sum
Artemisia
In Spanish
choy sum
Artemisia
In Greek
choy sum
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
choy sum
Artemisia
In Polish
choy sum
Artemisia
In Latin
choy sum
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Artemisia
Season and care of Choy Sum and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Artemisia Physical Information
Choy Sum and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Artemisia are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Choy Sum and Artemisia
Care of Choy Sum and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artemisia pruning is done 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.