Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
choy sum
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
choy sum
Buckeye Putzer
In French
choy sum
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
choy sum
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
choy sum
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
choy sum
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
choy sum
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
choy sum
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Choy Sum and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
