Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
choy sum
बिगोनिया
In German
choy sum
Begonie
In French
choy sum
Begonia
In Spanish
choy sum
Begonia
In Greek
choy sum
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
choy sum
Begônia
In Polish
choy sum
Begonia
In Latin
choy sum
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cucurbitales
Family
Brassicaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Begonia
Season and care of Choy Sum and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Begonia Physical Information
Choy Sum and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Begonia are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Choy Sum and Begonia
Care of Choy Sum and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.