Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Europe
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
8-1
  
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Green, Yellow 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
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Regular watering required
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
  
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Cats
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Grown for shade
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In Hindi
choy sum
  
हार्डी कीवी
  
In German
choy sum
  
Hardy Kiwi
  
In French
choy sum
  
kiwai
  
In Spanish
choy sum
  
kiwi hardy
  
In Greek
choy sum
  
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
choy sum
  
kiwi Hardy
  
In Polish
choy sum
  
hardy kiwi
  
In Latin
choy sum
  
Hardy kiwi
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Theales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Choy Sum and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.