Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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 leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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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
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
choy sum
Hatiora
In German
choy sum
Hatiora
In French
choy sum
Hatiora
In Spanish
choy sum
Hatiora
In Greek
choy sum
Hatiora
In Portuguese
choy sum
Hatiora
In Polish
choy sum
hatiora
In Latin
choy sum
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Hatiora
Season and care of Choy Sum and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Hatiora Physical Information
Choy Sum and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Choy Sum and Hatiora
Care of Choy Sum and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.