Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
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
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Fall
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Greek Juniper
In German
choy sum
Wacholder
In French
choy sum
Genévrier
In Spanish
choy sum
Juniperus
In Greek
choy sum
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
choy sum
Jałowiec
In Polish
choy sum
Juniperus
In Latin
choy sum
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Juniper
Season and care of Choy Sum and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Juniper Physical Information
Choy Sum and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Juniper are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Juniper
Care of Choy Sum and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.