Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
choy sum
echinocactus
In German
choy sum
echinocactus
In French
choy sum
echinocactus
In Spanish
choy sum
echinocactus
In Greek
choy sum
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Echinocactus
In Polish
choy sum
Echinocactus
In Latin
choy sum
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Echinocactus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Echinocactus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Echinocactus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Echinocactus
Care of Choy Sum and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.