Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Types
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Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus affinis, Lupinus albicaulis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
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
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, Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Fertile, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Soil Enrichment
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
LUPINUS subcarnosus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet
In Hindi
choy sum
Bluebonnet Plant
In German
choy sum
Blaue Lupine Pflanze
In French
choy sum
Bluebonnet Plante
In Spanish
choy sum
Planta bluebonnet
In Greek
choy sum
Bluebonnet φυτών
In Portuguese
choy sum
Bluebonnet de Plantas
In Polish
choy sum
Bluebonnet roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Planta Bluebonnet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bluebonnet
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bluebonnet is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bluebonnet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bluebonnet season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebonnet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebonnet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Bluebonnet Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bluebonnet physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bluebonnet height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bluebonnet are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
- Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bluebonnet
Care of Choy Sum and Bluebonnet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bluebonnet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebonnet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.