Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
choy sum
भारतीय मैलो
In German
choy sum
indische Malve
In French
choy sum
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
choy sum
malva india
In Greek
choy sum
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Mallow indiana
In Polish
choy sum
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
choy sum
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Malvales
Family
Brassicaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Choy Sum and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Choy Sum and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Indian Mallow
Care of Choy Sum and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.