Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Europe
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
12-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, 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
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
choy sum
Ice Plant
In German
choy sum
Eis-Anlage
In French
choy sum
Ice Plant
In Spanish
choy sum
Planta de hielo
In Greek
choy sum
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
choy sum
Planta de gelo
In Polish
choy sum
Ice roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Brassica
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Ice Plant
Season and care of Choy Sum and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Ice Plant Physical Information
Choy Sum and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Ice Plant are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Ice Plant
Care of Choy Sum and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.