Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Europe
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
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Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
choy sum
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
choy sum
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
choy sum
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
choy sum
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
choy sum
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
choy sum
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Brassica
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bael
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Bael Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bael are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Choy Sum and Bael
Care of Choy Sum and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.