Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
choy sum
Leucojum
In German
choy sum
Leucojum
In French
choy sum
Leucojum
In Spanish
choy sum
Leucojum
In Greek
choy sum
Leucojum
In Portuguese
choy sum
Leucojum
In Polish
choy sum
Leucojum
In Latin
choy sum
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Leucojum
Season and care of Choy Sum and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Leucojum Physical Information
Choy Sum and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Choy Sum and Leucojum are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Leucojum
Care of Choy Sum and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
