Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-10
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
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
choy sum
Perilla plant
In German
choy sum
Perilla Pflanze
In French
choy sum
plante Perilla
In Spanish
choy sum
planta de perilla
In Greek
choy sum
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
choy sum
planta Perilla
In Polish
choy sum
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Perilla
Season and care of Choy Sum and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Perilla season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Perilla Physical Information
Choy Sum and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Perilla are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Choy Sum and Perilla
Care of Choy Sum and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.