Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Not Available
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
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
choy sum
Dudleya
In German
choy sum
Dudleya
In French
choy sum
Dudleya
In Spanish
choy sum
dudleya
In Greek
choy sum
Dudleya
In Portuguese
choy sum
Dudleya
In Polish
choy sum
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Saxifragales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Dudleya
Season and care of Choy Sum and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Dudleya Physical Information
Choy Sum and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Dudleya are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Choy Sum and Dudleya
Care of Choy Sum and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.