Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
South Africa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Clivia
In German
choy sum
Clivia
In French
choy sum
Clivia
In Spanish
choy sum
Clivia
In Portuguese
choy sum
Clivia
In Polish
choy sum
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Clivia
Season and care of Choy Sum and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Clivia Physical Information
Choy Sum and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Clivia are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Clivia
Care of Choy Sum and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.