Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Intestinal gas
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Artichoke
In Hindi
choy sum
Artichoke
In German
choy sum
Artischocke
In French
choy sum
Artichaut
In Spanish
choy sum
Alcachofa
In Greek
choy sum
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Alcachofra
In Polish
choy sum
Karczoch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Artichoke
Season and care of Choy Sum and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Choy Sum and Artichoke Physical Information
Choy Sum and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Artichoke are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Choy Sum and Artichoke
Care of Choy Sum and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.