Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-9
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
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
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
choy sum
hakone grass
In German
choy sum
Hakone Gras
In French
choy sum
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
choy sum
hierba Hakone
In Greek
choy sum
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Hakone grama
In Polish
choy sum
Hakone trawa
In Latin
choy sum
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Choy Sum and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Choy Sum and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Choy Sum and Hakone Grass
Care of Choy Sum and Hakone Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.