Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Regular watering required
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
choy sum
mandacaru
In German
choy sum
Cereus jamacaru
In French
choy sum
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
choy sum
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
choy sum
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
choy sum
Mandacaru
In Polish
choy sum
Mandacaru
In Latin
choy sum
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Careeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Mandacaru
Season and care of Choy Sum and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Mandacaru Physical Information
Choy Sum and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Mandacaru are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Choy Sum and Mandacaru
Care of Choy Sum and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
