Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
choy sum
चेरी टमाटर
In German
choy sum
Kirschtomate
In French
choy sum
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
choy sum
Tomate cherry
In Greek
choy sum
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Tomate cereja
In Polish
choy sum
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
choy sum
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato
Care of Choy Sum and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.