Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Europe
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
12-1
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Magenta, Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune ocassionally
  
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
  
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
  
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
  
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
  
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
  
In Hindi
choy sum
  
Periwinkle
  
In German
choy sum
  
Immergrün
  
In French
choy sum
  
Pervenche
  
In Spanish
choy sum
  
Bígaro
  
In Greek
choy sum
  
μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
choy sum
  
Mirta
  
In Polish
choy sum
  
Barwinek
  
In Latin
choy sum
  
Periwinkle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Mollusca
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Gastropoda
  
Order
Capparales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Catharanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Periwinkle
Season and care of Choy Sum and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Periwinkle Physical Information
Choy Sum and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Periwinkle are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Periwinkle
Care of Choy Sum and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.