Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Basil
In German
choy sum
Basilikum
In French
choy sum
basilic
In Spanish
choy sum
albahaca
In Greek
choy sum
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
choy sum
manjericão
In Polish
choy sum
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Basil
Season and care of Choy Sum and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Basil Physical Information
Choy Sum and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Basil are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Choy Sum and Basil
Care of Choy Sum and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.