Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Europe
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Euphorbieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
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.