Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less 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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
choy sum
Bluebeard
In German
choy sum
Blaubart
In French
choy sum
Bluebeard
In Spanish
choy sum
Barba Azul
In Greek
choy sum
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Barba Azul
In Polish
choy sum
Sinobrody
In Latin
choy sum
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Brassica
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bluebeard
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Bluebeard Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bluebeard are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bluebeard
Care of Choy Sum and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.