Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In French
choy sum
Jackfrucht
In Portuguese
choy sum
jaca
In Polish
choy sum
chlebowca
In Latin
choy sum
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Urticales
Family
Brassicaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Brassica
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Jackfruit
Season and care of Choy Sum and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Jackfruit Physical Information
Choy Sum and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Jackfruit are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Jackfruit
Care of Choy Sum and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.