Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Hives, Rash
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
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
In Hindi
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In German
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
In French
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Spanish
choy sum
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
In Greek
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
In Polish
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Pepper
In Latin
choy sum
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Season and care of Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper Physical Information
Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper
Care of Choy Sum and Cherry Bomb Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Bomb Pepper pruning is done 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 Cherry Bomb Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.