Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
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
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
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Candytuft
In Hindi
choy sum
Candytuft
In German
choy sum
Schleifenblume
In French
choy sum
candytuft
In Spanish
choy sum
candytuft
In Greek
choy sum
candytuft
In Portuguese
choy sum
ibero
In Polish
choy sum
candytuft
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Candytuft
Season and care of Choy Sum and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Candytuft season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Candytuft Physical Information
Choy Sum and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Candytuft are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Candytuft
Care of Choy Sum and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.