Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-10
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, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
choy sum
Butterfly Bush
In German
choy sum
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
choy sum
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
choy sum
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
choy sum
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
choy sum
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
choy sum
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
choy sum
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush
Care of Choy Sum and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.