Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
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Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Indian Corn
In Hindi
choy sum
इंडियन मकई
In Spanish
choy sum
Maíz indio
In Greek
choy sum
Αραβόσιτος
In Portuguese
choy sum
milho
In Polish
choy sum
Indian Corn
In Latin
choy sum
Latin Re frumentaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Indian Corn
Season and care of Choy Sum and Indian Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Indian Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Indian Corn season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Corn is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Indian Corn Physical Information
Choy Sum and Indian Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Indian Corn are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Indian Corn flower color:
- Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Indian Corn
Care of Choy Sum and Indian Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Corn 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 Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.