Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
-
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
2-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
-
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
LILIUM
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Lily
In Spanish
choy sum
Lirio
In Portuguese
choy sum
Lírio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Lily
Season and care of Choy Sum and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lily season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Lily Physical Information
Choy Sum and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Lily are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Lily
Care of Choy Sum and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.