Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
8-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Orange Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
choy sum
Mandarin
In German
choy sum
Mandarin
In French
choy sum
mandarin
In Spanish
choy sum
mandarín
In Greek
choy sum
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
choy sum
tangerina
In Polish
choy sum
Mandarynka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Mandarin
Season and care of Choy Sum and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Mandarin Physical Information
Choy Sum and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Mandarin are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Mandarin
Care of Choy Sum and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.