Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Types
Not Available
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-12
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
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
choy sum
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
choy sum
Essig-Rose
In French
choy sum
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
choy sum
Rosa gallica
In Greek
choy sum
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
choy sum
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
choy sum
Róża francuska
In Latin
choy sum
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and French Rose
Season and care of Choy Sum and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and French Rose season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and French Rose Physical Information
Choy Sum and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and French Rose are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and French Rose
Care of Choy Sum and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.