Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Europe
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-12
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
choy sum
नारियल का पेड़
In German
choy sum
Kokospalme
In French
choy sum
Cocotier
In Spanish
choy sum
El cocotero
In Greek
choy sum
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Coqueiro
In Polish
choy sum
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
choy sum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Arecales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Coconut Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.