Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Bold
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
choy sum
Devil's Backbone
In German
choy sum
Devil's Backbone
In French
choy sum
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
choy sum
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
choy sum
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
choy sum
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
choy sum
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
choy sum
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malpighiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Choy Sum and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Choy Sum and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Choy Sum and Devils Backbone
Care of Choy Sum and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.