Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Ground
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
Water frequently while growing
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
choy sum
Chile Pepper
In German
choy sum
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
choy sum
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
choy sum
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
choy sum
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
choy sum
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
choy sum
Chile Pepper
In Latin
choy sum
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Choy Sum and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Choy Sum and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Choy Sum and Chile Pepper
Care of Choy Sum and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chile 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 Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.