Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Europe
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
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
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Date Palm
In German
choy sum
Dattelpalme
In French
choy sum
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
choy sum
Palmera datilera
In Greek
choy sum
Χουρμαδιά
In Portuguese
choy sum
palma de tâmara
In Polish
choy sum
Data Palm
In Latin
choy sum
Date Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Arecales
Family
Brassicaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Date Palm
Season and care of Choy Sum and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Date Palm Physical Information
Choy Sum and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Date Palm are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Date Palm
Care of Choy Sum and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.