Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In German
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In French
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In Greek
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In Polish
choy sum
Kalanchoe
In Latin
choy sum
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Choy Sum and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Choy Sum and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Choy Sum and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Choy Sum and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Choy Sum and Kalanchoe
Care of Choy Sum and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.