Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Africa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
-
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
choy sum
persian violet
In German
choy sum
persian violet
In French
choy sum
persian violet
In Spanish
choy sum
Violeta persa
In Greek
choy sum
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
choy sum
Violeta persa
In Polish
choy sum
Persian Violet
In Latin
choy sum
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Gentianales
Family
Brassicaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Persian Violet
Season and care of Choy Sum and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Choy Sum and Persian Violet Physical Information
Choy Sum and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Persian Violet are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Persian Violet
Care of Choy Sum and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.