Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
12-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Reduce watering in winter
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
choy sum
Cleistocactus
In German
choy sum
Cleistocactus
In French
choy sum
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
choy sum
Cleistocactus
In Greek
choy sum
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Cleistocactus
In Polish
choy sum
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
choy sum
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Choy Sum and Cleistocactus
Care of Choy Sum and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
