Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Italy, Southern Europe, western Balkans
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Islands, Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender, Light Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Asthma, Cough, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CAMPANULA pyramidalis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Chimney Bellflower
In Hindi
choy sum
Chimney Bellflower
In German
choy sum
Schornstein Glockenblume
In French
choy sum
cheminée Bellflower
In Spanish
choy sum
Chimenea Bellflower
In Greek
choy sum
καμινάδα καμπανούλα
In Portuguese
choy sum
chaminé Bellflower
In Polish
choy sum
komin Bellflower
In Latin
choy sum
caminorum purgatores Bellflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower
Season and care of Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chimney Bellflower season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chimney Bellflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chimney Bellflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower Physical Information
Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Chimney Bellflower height is 120.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chimney Bellflower flower color: Lavender, Light Blue and White
- Chimney Bellflower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower
Care of Choy Sum and Chimney Bellflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chimney Bellflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chimney Bellflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.