Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
choy sum
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
choy sum
Octopus tree
In French
choy sum
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
choy sum
árbol pulpo
In Greek
choy sum
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Octopus árvore
In Polish
choy sum
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
choy sum
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Brassica
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Octopus Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.