Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Types
-
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Cholla
In Hindi
choy sum
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
choy sum
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
choy sum
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
choy sum
planta de Cholla
In Greek
choy sum
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
choy sum
planta Salão
In Polish
choy sum
roślin Hall
In Latin
choy sum
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Cholla
Season and care of Choy Sum and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Cholla Physical Information
Choy Sum and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Cholla are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Choy Sum and Cholla
Care of Choy Sum and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.