Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
choy sum
Aubergine
In French
choy sum
Aubergine
In Spanish
choy sum
Berenjena
In Greek
choy sum
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Berinjela
In Polish
choy sum
Bakłażan
In Latin
choy sum
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Eggplant
Season and care of Choy Sum and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Eggplant Physical Information
Choy Sum and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Eggplant are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Eggplant
Care of Choy Sum and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.