Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-15
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Prune in winter, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma
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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
choy sum
Esperanza
In German
choy sum
Esperanza
In French
choy sum
Esperanza
In Spanish
choy sum
Esperanza
In Greek
choy sum
Esperanza
In Portuguese
choy sum
Esperanza
In Polish
choy sum
Esperanza
In Latin
choy sum
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Esperanza
Season and care of Choy Sum and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Esperanza Physical Information
Choy Sum and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Esperanza are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Esperanza
Care of Choy Sum and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.