Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-12
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Decorating walls
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
choy sum
jumping cholla
In German
choy sum
jumping cholla
In French
choy sum
jumping cholla
In Spanish
choy sum
jumping cholla
In Greek
choy sum
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
choy sum
jumping cholla
In Polish
choy sum
jumping cholla
In Latin
choy sum
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla
Care of Choy Sum and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.