Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
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Gabrielle Marie, Brittany Rey
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Mountains, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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
H1, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Ivory
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
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Eczema, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
DAHLIA 'Gallery Salvador'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Dahlia, Decorative Dahlia, Gallery Salvador Dahlia
In Hindi
choy sum
मेक्सिको का रंगीन फूलों का बड़ा पौधा
In German
choy sum
Dahlie
In French
choy sum
Dahlia
In Spanish
choy sum
Dalia
In Portuguese
choy sum
Dália
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Dahlia
Season and care of Choy Sum and Dahlia is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Dahlia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dahlia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dahlia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dahlia is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Dahlia Physical Information
Choy Sum and Dahlia physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Dahlia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Dahlia are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dahlia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Salmon and Ivory
- Dahlia leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Dahlia
Care of Choy Sum and Dahlia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dahlia 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 Dahlia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.