Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In German
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In French
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
choy sum
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Gentianales
Family
Brassicaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Brassica
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine
Care of Choy Sum and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.