Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Lactuca sativa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Lettuce
In French
choy sum
Salade
In Spanish
choy sum
Lechuga
In Greek
choy sum
Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Alface
In Polish
choy sum
Sałata
In Latin
choy sum
lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Lettuce
Season and care of Choy Sum and Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lettuce season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lettuce is while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Lettuce is .
Choy Sum and Lettuce Physical Information
Choy Sum and Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Lettuce are as follows:
Care of Choy Sum and Lettuce
Care of Choy Sum and Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lettuce 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 Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.