Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, India
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
choy sum
बरमूडा घास
In German
choy sum
Bermuda Gras
In French
choy sum
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
choy sum
Grama
In Greek
choy sum
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
choy sum
grama Bermuda
In Polish
choy sum
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
choy sum
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass
Care of Choy Sum and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.