Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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 water frequently
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
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
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
choy sum
Ayers Pear
In German
choy sum
Ayers Birne
In French
choy sum
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
choy sum
Ayers pera
In Greek
choy sum
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
choy sum
Ayers Pear
In Polish
choy sum
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
choy sum
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Choy Sum and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Choy Sum and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Ayers Pear
Care of Choy Sum and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.