Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
12-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
DENDROBIUM farmeri
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
choy sum
Dendrobium
In German
choy sum
Dendrobium
In French
choy sum
Dendrobium
In Spanish
choy sum
dendrobium
In Greek
choy sum
Dendrobium
In Portuguese
choy sum
dendrobium
In Polish
choy sum
Dendrobium
In Latin
choy sum
dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Brassica
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Dendrobium
Season and care of Choy Sum and Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dendrobium season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dendrobium is while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Dendrobium Physical Information
Choy Sum and Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Dendrobium are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
- Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Dendrobium
Care of Choy Sum and Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.