Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
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Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
1-11
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
choy sum
फूलगोभी
In German
choy sum
Blumenkohl
In French
choy sum
Choufleur
In Spanish
choy sum
Coliflor
In Greek
choy sum
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Couveflor
In Polish
choy sum
Kalafior
In Latin
choy sum
BRASSICA
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 Cauliflower
Season and care of Choy Sum and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cauliflower season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Cauliflower Physical Information
Choy Sum and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Cauliflower are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Cauliflower
Care of Choy Sum and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.