Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
-
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
choy sum
moonlight cactus
In German
choy sum
Selenicereus
In French
choy sum
Selenicereus
In Spanish
choy sum
Selenicereus
In Greek
choy sum
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Selenicereus
In Polish
choy sum
Selenicereus
In Latin
choy sum
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus
Care of Choy Sum and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Moonlight cactus pruning is done . In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.