Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southern Africa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Euryops
In Hindi
choy sum
Euryops
In German
choy sum
Euryops
In French
choy sum
Euryops
In Spanish
choy sum
Euryops
In Greek
choy sum
Euryops
In Portuguese
choy sum
Euryops
In Polish
choy sum
Euryops
In Latin
choy sum
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Euryops
Season and care of Choy Sum and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Euryops Physical Information
Choy Sum and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Euryops are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Euryops
Care of Choy Sum and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.