Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
choy sum
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
choy sum
Lichtnussbaum
In French
choy sum
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
choy sum
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
choy sum
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
choy sum
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
choy sum
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Euphorbiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Kukui
Season and care of Choy Sum and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Kukui Physical Information
Choy Sum and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Kukui are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Choy Sum and Kukui
Care of Choy Sum and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.