Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-10
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
choy sum
Mexican Hat
In German
choy sum
Mexican Hat
In French
choy sum
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
choy sum
mexican Hat
In Greek
choy sum
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
choy sum
Mexican Hat
In Polish
choy sum
Mexican Hat
In Latin
choy sum
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Choy Sum and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat
Care of Choy Sum and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
