Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, 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
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 shoots
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Celery
In German
choy sum
Sellerie
In French
choy sum
Céleri
In Portuguese
choy sum
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Celery
Season and care of Choy Sum and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Celery Physical Information
Choy Sum and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Celery are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Celery
Care of Choy Sum and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.