Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-10
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
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
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In German
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In French
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In Greek
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In Polish
choy sum
Monkey Flower
In Latin
choy sum
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Choy Sum and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Monkey-flower season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Choy Sum and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Monkey-flower
Care of Choy Sum and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.