Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, 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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Crested Iris
In Hindi
choy sum
कलगी आइरिस
In German
choy sum
Crested Iris
In French
choy sum
Crested Iris
In Spanish
choy sum
Crested Iris
In Greek
choy sum
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
choy sum
Crested Iris
In Polish
choy sum
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
choy sum
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Crested Iris
Season and care of Choy Sum and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Crested Iris Physical Information
Choy Sum and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Crested Iris are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Crested Iris
Care of Choy Sum and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.