Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Types
-
Black turtle
Cranberry
Flageolet
Kidney
Pea
Pinto
White
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Mixed deciduous forest, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Legume allergy
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
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Black Valentine'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
string bean
field bean
flageolet bean
French bean
garden bean
green bean
haricot bean
pop bean
In Hindi
choy sum
Bush Bean
In German
choy sum
Buschbohne
In French
choy sum
Bush Bean
In Spanish
choy sum
Bush haba
In Greek
choy sum
Μπους φασολιών
In Portuguese
choy sum
feijão de Vagem
In Polish
choy sum
Bush Bean
In Latin
choy sum
Bush Bean,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bush Bean
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bush Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bush Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bush Bean season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bush Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Bush Bean Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bush Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bush Bean height is 35.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bush Bean are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bush Bean flower color: Pink
- Bush Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bush Bean
Care of Choy Sum and Bush Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bush Bean 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 Bush Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.