Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-15
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Shape
Oval
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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 over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
choy sum
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
choy sum
Old Man Cactus
In French
choy sum
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
choy sum
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
choy sum
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
choy sum
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
choy sum
Stary Cactus
In Latin
choy sum
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brassica
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus
Care of Choy Sum and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.