Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Types
Not Available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-12
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
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
choy sum
Madagascar palm
In German
choy sum
Madagaskarpalme
In French
choy sum
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
choy sum
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
choy sum
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
choy sum
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
choy sum
Pachypodium
In Latin
choy sum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Capparales
Gentianales
Family
Brassicaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Brassica
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Choy Sum and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Choy Sum and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Madagascar palm
Care of Choy Sum and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.