Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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 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
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
choy sum
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
choy sum
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
choy sum
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
choy sum
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
choy sum
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
choy sum
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
choy sum
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
choy sum
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Choy Sum and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.